How can an idea for a service oriented company be protected against someone
taking the idea before one has a chance to launch it? Is this something that
can be copyrighted?
JGabriel | Community Moderator |
2/7/2013 - 11:26 am
If you’ve got a great idea, logo, business name, or even an invention, you need to protect it. This page can help shed some insight on intellectual property law. This page also provides information on patents, trademarks & copyrights.
BizResearcher | Window Shopper |
2/12/2013 - 11:47 am
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Yes it needs to be Copyrighted. As the idea may be taken advantage of for the business purpose.
Copyrights apply only to written material - articles, books, musical scores,
software, etc. You cannot copyright an idea for a service business. You can
trademark the name and logo, but not the idea. If you service business
doesn't include some type of barrier to entry, such as requiring special
education or licenses, then you will need to compete on customer service or
in some other way that sets your business apart from potential competitors.
JGabriel | Community Moderator | 2/7/2013 - 11:26 am
Carl_Grothaus | Window Shopper | 2/7/2013 - 8:42 am
business purpose.
BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 2/12/2013 - 11:47 am
software, etc. You cannot copyright an idea for a service business. You can
trademark the name and logo, but not the idea. If you service business
doesn't include some type of barrier to entry, such as requiring special
education or licenses, then you will need to compete on customer service or
in some other way that sets your business apart from potential competitors.
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