Hi, I have original ideas I'd like to sell. I've done my homework and everything. Yet, I can't create by hand my product due to lack of skill. I'm new to this, but I'd like to know who to sell these ideas to. My ideas I've shared with friends and they all agree that I have brilliant ideas to sell. Also, I'd like to know more about copy right usage. I do not want anyone to take my idea and run with it, so I'd like to record my appeals to my buyers. Also I'd like to know more about legit contracting and what to make sure not to do to avoid a mistake. Thanks sincerely, Melody.
Smartone answered Thursday March 18 2010, 8:27 pm: I'm not a lawyer, but I do know some things.
From what I've heard, ideas can't be copy written. Anyone can say they had an idea and anyone can accuse someone else of stealing it. You need a prototype of your idea and then a copy write. The you can go out and sell your idea. I've also heard that even with these safeguards in place, companies steal ideas. Maybe they tweak your idea and then go sell it as if it's their own.
The safest way to go about this is to talk to a copy write lawyer (very expensive) and have a prototype.
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