Re: Copyright and new PC Games

Subject: Re: Re: Copyright and new PC Games

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: : On a completely different subject.... : : I have a video game concept that I think is original and has the potential to make quite a bit of money and I would like to try to sell it to a larger gaming company that I think could put the dollars into it to make it a reality. I also have the means to present this game in front of some fairly high end gaming companies and have them openly listen to my ideas. : : My question is obvious.....these companies are always looking for new game ideas to make money off of and better themselves so it behooves them to listen to me. However, once I have presented them the idea (which I would most likely have to go into some detail for to get their attention), how do I stop them from simply saying they weren't interested in buying it only to see them make the very same game in three years? How do I protect my idea and still present it to them to gain interest? : : Thanks, : : Michael C. : Dear Michael, : You have no idea of how difficult it can be to even get someone to look. Preagreements may help but the raw game idea may not be properly patentable. : 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® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : Reality Check®

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