Re: copyright an idea for a product that's on the market.

Subject: Re: Re: copyright an idea for a product that's on the market.

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: : If I may, my question is this: I have an idea for producing a product. The product I want to produce is from a character that is already out on the market,(for example Batman, Superman, Poo-Bear, etc.); but the idea of the product I have is not out on the market yet. I did call the promotion agent of the character, but she said that they had sold and made a contract with two large companies. That I couldn't do anything to market my idea. Now, a friend of mine told me that wasn't true; I could copyright my idea still using their character and if they haven't come out with that idea yet or have copyrighted yet. I would hold the right to that idea and they would have to buy it from me before they can produce it for a profitable market. Is this correct? Can you be so kind enough to guide me in the right direction. I really don't have the money to produce the product, but I wouldn't mine selling the idea. : : How can I do this? Thank you for your time and response to my question.. Victor, vesaez@owol.net : Dear Victor Saez, : There may be validity in what you have set forth but the law is much to subtle and complex to be able to give a clear answer from what you have set forth. : My guess is that, althought what you have said seems correct, that the nature of your idea may not be protectable. : We have a Reality Check (sm) for clients in your situation. The Reality Check (sm) helps you over the hurdle for the current idea as well as any new ones. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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