First product finished how do i legally protect it?

danjensen · 11-17-2009, 08:52 AM

Hi guys,

I have finished my first product in a PDF format.

I have password protected the document from editing not from opening (I know there are get arounds )

But I was looking for advice on my legal notice to protect it from copying.

I've done a search but didn't come up with anything great.

thanks for the advice

RGallowitz · 11-17-2009, 09:00 AM

It's actually quite difficult to protect your content. Once it's shared, you will have a difficult time protecting it.

Lawyer comes to mind.

But other than that, you can simply copyright your stuff and hope nobody decided to steal and repackage/reword your stuff.

Cheers
Reinhardt

danjensen · 11-17-2009, 09:13 AM

thanks reinhardt any suggestions on wht i should include in the copyrighting ?

Alexa Smith · 11-17-2009, 09:47 AM

Copyright exists automatically from the moment it's finished. You don't have to "do" anything to own the copyright. The question is how you can prove it, in the event of a later argument. One way (but it costs) is to deposit a copy with a lawyer.

1960Texan · 11-17-2009, 10:13 AM

Go to the Library of Congress website and register your document. It will cost you $35 (a LOT less than a lawyer) and you'll have your proof and protection.

Will

RGallowitz · 11-17-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexa Smith

Copyright exists automatically from the moment it's finished. You don't have to "do" anything to own the copyright.

Uhm, not necessarily. You have to state that you are the creator of the content and that you prohibit any sharing of the content.

Sudarmaji_Lamiran · 11-17-2009, 11:21 AM

Do not wasting your precious time
to worrying about your products.

There're countless ways a thief can abuse your product.

Do whatever it takes to protect it first.
Then forget it.

And keep creating next, next of your products!

danjensen · 11-17-2009, 12:02 PM

Thanks Guys,
this isn't a master piece so I'm not too worried about major copying.

But it is my first product and i want to get the basics right

Alexa Smith · 11-17-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1960Texan

Go to the Library of Congress website and register your document. It will cost you $35 (a LOT less than a lawyer) and you'll have your proof and protection.

Will

You're assuming that the O.P. is in America and asking about US copyright, then? And maybe you're right ...

AmyBrown · 11-17-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGallowitz

Uhm, not necessarily. You have to state that you are the creator of the content and that you prohibit any sharing of the content.

Do you have a link to support that?

Here's a link to the faqs of the US Copyright Office: U.S. Copyright Office - Frequently Asked Questions

When is my work protected?
Your work is under copyright protection the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible form that it is perceptible either directly or with the aid of a machine or device.

* Assuming the OP and responder are in the US

jaybaker · 11-17-2009, 12:14 PM

This also holds true for websites as well though you know how easily one can swipe the code of a website...

danjensen · 11-21-2009, 11:29 AM

thanks all I appreciate the help, both in thread and pm's

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