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As far as I understand from the Answers page on copyright (see related links section), you cannot copyright an idea. Copyrights are for "works", i.e. the text that describes the idea. To legally protect an invention you must file a patent, which is a very expensive and time-consuming process.

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An is an idea taken for granted as being true?

An assumption is a belief that is accepted as true without proof or evidence. It is often made unconsciously and can shape our perceptions and decisions.


What does dectartive statement means?

A declarative statement is a sentence that makes a statement or expresses an idea. It is a simple sentence that provides information without asking a question or giving a command.


What is the definition of supposition?

The act of supposing, laying down, imagining, or considering as true or existing, what is known not to be true, or what is not proved., That which is supposed; hypothesis; conjecture; surmise; opinion or belief without sufficient evidence.


What does The person with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds mean?

This quote suggests that unconventional or innovative ideas are often dismissed or ridiculed before they gain widespread acceptance or success. It highlights how people who think differently may face skepticism or criticism initially, but may ultimately be recognized as visionaries once their ideas prove to be successful.


Why is the careful observation of the key sentence important in identifying the main idea of a paragraph?

The key sentence often contains the main idea or central message of the paragraph. By carefully observing this sentence, you can quickly grasp the overall focus and purpose of the paragraph without getting lost in the details. This helps you to efficiently understand the main point being communicated by the author.

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Protection of an authors idea?

A Copyright would protect an authors idea.


If you created an idea and that idea suddenly turn up on tv what do I do?

Ideas cannot be protected by copyright, only the expression of those ideas. If you have proof that your original work has been used without your permission, contact an experienced copyright attorney about sending a cease and desist notice.


Can you copyright an idea or activity in a school curriculum?

You cannot copyright an idea, only the expression of it. Printed instructions, for example, could be protected.


Can you copyright your business idea?

No; copyright protects specific expressions of ideas, not the ideas themselves.


How do you protect your idea of a copyright?

Copyright does not protect ideas, only the expression of those ideas.


How do you market a reality show without having the idea stolen?

Put a copy of the idea in an envelope addressed to you or your lawyer and mail it certified. Never open the envelope unless you need to prove the date your idea existed. Yeah, um that's not going to work because you can not copyright an idea. You need a Hollywood-based entertainment attorney with a lot of connections to pitch your idea for you or submit it to a legit film festival (if it fits their format) and if you're lucky enough to get in, you will get tons of offers to produce it. You can copyright a title, but they'll take that too and keep you in court until you're bankrupt and you can copyright an actual taped episode but they won't use that, the network will do their own. So get a very connected attorney!


How do entrepreneurs enjoy copyrights?

Copyrights allow the entrepreneurs to make sure that their idea stays their idea and that they thought of it first. Anyone who tries to copy or use their idea without respect to the copyright will pay fines and receive punishment.


What is copyright infrengment?

i have no idea what so ever:)


How do you get money without playing games?

Get a job! Probably the best idea.


How do you get a copyright on a new game idea?

Ideas cannot be protected by copyright; only the expression of the ideas.


Can you copyright an idea that i came up with?

Ideas cannot be protected by copyright: only the expression of the ideas.


Why aren't ideas protected by copyright?

Without the expression of an idea, there's no way to indicate what the idea is. We could all wander around saying "I thought of that first!" but that would hardly benefit anyone.