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Why does copyright protection last longer than patent protection and should this be the case?
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∙ 11y ago
Copyright only protects the expression of an idea, but a patent protects the idea itself (assuming it's an invention or process). You can write about, paint, or take a picture of a machine, but anyone can build it and sell it. But if you patent it, you have the exclusive right to build and sell it.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoCopyright is a set of exclusive rights granted by the law of a jurisdiction to the author or creator of an original work, including the right to copy, distribute and adapt the work
patent?
Answer: It is a property right for an invention granted by a government to the inventor.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoPatent protection is appreciably shorter because of the presumption that patented works are more likely to serve the public good. Nobody's going to die because they can't get access to a copyright-protected movie, but they might die if they can't get access to a patented medication.
Whether it should be the case that copyright protection is so much longer is a point of contention. Broadly, creators favor longer protection, and users favor shorter.
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How do you copyright or patent your homemade beauty product?
You cannot copyright a product. You may patent an invention that is "new and non-obvious" if you file the necessary application and have it examined and approved. You should expect to pay about $10,000 for a patent in the USA.
How can you get patent for your script?
If by "script" you mean "screenplay", you can't get a patent on it. You should be trying to get a copyright. Technically, if your script has been written, it's already protected by U.S. copyright law. Once any original work of authorship is fixed into any tangible medium (in this case, once it's written down), it is protected by copyright. However, to get many substantive protections, you should register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office (see related links). For clarification, you can also see the related links for explanations of the difference between copyright and patent.
Should a copyrigtht symbol be displayed to protect the copyright?
In the US, since copyright law was amended in 1989, it has not been necessary to display a copyright notice for protection.
What is the symbol is used to show copyright information?
The copyright symbol is a C in a circle, ©, but it should be mentioned that notification is not required for protection.
Why should you respect copyright?
Violating copyright is a federal crime, punishable by fines up to $250,000. Also, the intent of copyright protection is to encourage creation of new works.
How do you copyright the name of a restaurant?
You would want trademark protection rather than copyright protection. The trademark office of the country in which you wish to do business should have information online, and may have an online application process.
As long as there is no copyright protection for a source you do not need to cite it if you use it in a paper?
Facts which are not considered common knowledge should be cited, regardless of copyright. Wikipedia articles, for example, should still be cited.
What is the copyright information on the bottom of every webpage called?
A notification. It should be mentioned that notification is not required for protection.
Should you put your name besides the copyright?
Sure. Although a copyright notice is not required for protection, it usually takes the form of the copyright symbol, the year of creation or publication, and the name of the rightsholder. For an example, see the bottom of this page.
What if you copyright something from another country?
If you want to obtain copyright protection for your work in another country, you may need to comply with the copyright laws of that specific country. You should consult with an intellectual property attorney or do thorough research on the copyright laws of that country to ensure that you follow the necessary procedures to obtain copyright protection. Additionally, it is generally a good practice to register your copyright with the copyright office in each country where you seek protection.
Do you copyright or patent an energy drink?
Neither, probably. Copyright is completely inapplicable in this case. You could copyright any distinctive text on the bottle (provided it were long enough... for example, the text on Rolling Rock beer bottles is probably copyrightable, but you can't copyright a short phrase, like a name). but you can't copyright a physical substance like the energy drink itself. Patent is probably also inapplicable. In order for it to be patentable, you would have to demonstrate that it is a new idea, one that isn't obvious from "prior art". Since there are plenty of energy drinks around already, this is going to be essentially impossible. What you've got left is trademark protection. You can trademark the name of the product, the logo, and possibly the design of the bottle, if it's distinctive enough (the shape of the Coca-Cola "hobble skirt" bottles was trademarked for many years; I'm not sure if it still is or not). Trademark protection is complicated enough you should hire an attorney to do it. Any bozo can handle copyright registration, but trademarks are a different story.
How should someone register their music to the copyright office?
In the US, registration can be filed electronically at the link below. Registration is not required for protection.
