Game & App Copyright? Patent? Which one?

by KellyB
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My husband is creating a educational "game" that will be downloadable, then an app. We are confused on how to protect this idea and content.

Not sure if we patent or copyright?

He is starting his research now, but figured I would ask the question here to get some feedback

Thanks in advanced
#app #copyright #game #patent
  • Profile picture of the author CDarklock
    Originally Posted by KellyB View Post

    Not sure if we patent or copyright?
    1. Ideas are neither patentable nor copyrightable.

    2. Content is not patentable. It is copyrightable, but this happens automatically.

    3. If you had a patentable process, you would know it.
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  • Profile picture of the author GMD
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    Originally Posted by KellyB View Post

    My husband is creating a educational "game" that will be downloadable, then an app. We are confused on how to protect this idea and content.

    Not sure if we patent or copyright?

    He is starting his research now, but figured I would ask the question here to get some feedback

    Thanks in advanced
    http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ61.pdf

    U.S. Copyright Office - Which Form Should I Use? (FAQ)
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  • Profile picture of the author RySpencer
    Yes, video games can be copyrighted.
    If you really feel that you are going to take off with this game, I would suggest contact a lawyer. Although there are some great members on here, you will get conflicting answers.
    I wish you guys luck with your new game!
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    • Profile picture of the author KellyB
      Thank you For your responses I will share when it is done.
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