Re: Re: Patenting an idea

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Patenting an idea

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: : : I have a great idea and do not know where to start. HELP! : : Despite being a law student I really do not know very much about patenting. My question is can you patent a new sport? : : thank you : : Julia Pearson : Dear Julia, : When I went to law school, there were things to learn about common law rights in trademarks and unfair competition but nothing about patents. : Games, such as board games may be copyrighted or even patented. I am not aware of protection for a new sport. Would need more info. : If you divulge or use an invention before the first patent application is filed, you lose most valid international rights. : 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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