Re: Game patent

Subject: Re: Re: Game patent

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: : Following the recent Amazon.com victory in their “business system” case, can I now patent an idea for a new game that I have developed, which is dependant on a new computer based system for ranking and matching individuals on a talent or skill ladder. : : I understand that the actual ideas for / of the game cannot be patented (for example, I believe that the idea behind Monopoly could not be patented), but can a computer system which runs / creates the game be patented. : Dear Clara, : Some games can be patented. You have some insight into the matter. : Each case must be considered separately and carefully. Just because you have a patent doesn't necessarily mean that you can get the protection that you want. : The are often alternatives or strategies where one system doesn't work. There are times when nothing works. That is why we start with a Reality Check (sm. : 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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