Yes, flags can be copyrighted and protected by intellectual property laws, depending on the country and specific circumstances.
One would find an Intellectual Property Office by googling 'intellectual property office' for the country one wishes to file the patent. The United States government has a stopfakes website to assist with identity theft problems.
They are referred to as intellectual property. They are protected by copyright law.
To register a brand name internationally, you can file for a trademark through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) using the Madrid System. This allows you to apply for trademark protection in multiple countries through one single application. Alternatively, you can work with a local intellectual property attorney in each country where you want to register your brand name.
Bear in mind that generally copyright protection is automatic as soon as an original work is completed.If you want the additional protection of formal copyright registration you will need to contact the copyright/intellectual property office in your country. For information on US copyright procedures see the related link below.
The most reliable is usually the intellectual property office for your country, for example copyright.gov in the US.
Depending which country for the specifics, however, yes you can patent an idea, philosophy or concept. It can be patented or copyright protected as intellectual property. Intellectual property is easier to protect if you have it published in a journal, magazine, book or paper.
Copyright law does not treat film differently from any other form of intellectual property. As long as it meets the criteria necessary for copyright protection no special action is necessary for copyright protection to exist.If you do decide that you want or need the additional protection a formally registered copyright can provide, contact the copyright office in your country for the proper procedure and required fees.
Bear in mind that generally copyright protection is automatic as soon as an original work is completed so no action is required.If you want the additional protection of formal copyright registration you will need to contact the copyright/intellectual property office in your country. For information on US copyright procedures see the related link below.
Bear in mind that generally copyright is automatic as soon as an original work is completed. If you want the additional protection of formal copyright registration you will need to contact the copyright/intellectual property office in your country. For information on US copyright procedures see the related link below.
The actual act varies from country to country. For example, in the US it is United States Code Title 17, and in the UK it is the Copyright Design and Patents Act.
The intellectul property office of your country is the best place for patent and trademark information, followed by the World Intellectual Property Office website, linked below.