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Every year more works of literature, Music, Film and other content falls into the Public Domain!!!

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barna10
You also can't trademark common terms like Strength, Reason, Intuition, etc.

I think it bears repeating that Marvel once had Clark Kent and Lois Lane show up in an issue of Thor to cover some news story, looking pretty much as they did in DC Comics at the time and even referring to each other by name. They didn't ask (or didn't have to) for permission. And this goes back to my post above about trademarks needing to be legally distinct.

The name "Superman" is unique in that it stands out as an original creation in the English language in it's combined form of super + man as a single word. The term "super man" was obviously used well before the Superman character, but that character defined the single word name and DC owns the trademark on it.

This applies to the common terms as Barna points out. Anything public domain or part of common language cannot be trademarked because it either belongs to the public domain or does not meet the criteria for legally distinct. A good example of this is the donut franchise, Dunkin Donuts. They own the trademark to that name (and their logo) because the words "Dunkin" and "Donuts" differ from the common usage words of dunking and doughnuts. It's why any business with unusual word spellings does that, because then no one can copy them to make money off the image and reputation that Dunkin Donuts established.]]> Thrudjelmer Copyright Introduction & Forms Wed, 18 Sep 2019 17:43:40 -0600 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83641#msg-83641 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83641#msg-83641
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Jubilee4
You seriously revived a 6 year old thread?

Always and forever. Refresher intel is always good]]> MajorSteel Copyright Introduction & Forms Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:08:05 -0600 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83494#msg-83494 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83494#msg-83494
"Process" does not cover something like

Step 1: Roll dice
Step 2: compare results to a table

You also can't trademark common terms like Strength, Reason, Intuition, etc.

Rules cannot be copyrighted, but specific terms and creative content can be.]]> barna10 Copyright Introduction & Forms Thu, 22 Aug 2019 08:17:40 -0600 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83478#msg-83478 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83478#msg-83478
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LamiaMortis
Something everyone might want to be aware of. In the United States only the fluff part, background and story, of an RPG or its derivatives can be copyrighted. Rules and stats are considered a process.

As far as this applies to characters, things like name physical description unique twists on how a power operates. etc. can be copyrighted. The actual stats, FASERIP, part of the character, including secondary attributes, are part of the rules and therefore are not subject to copyright.

Process is covered under Patent law. Does anyone familiar with game design know if the creators ever file patents on their rules and stats?]]> Pel Morba Copyright Introduction & Forms Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:18:29 -0600 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83474#msg-83474 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83474#msg-83474 barna10 Copyright Introduction & Forms Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:12:24 -0600 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83473#msg-83473 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83473#msg-83473 Jubilee4 Copyright Introduction & Forms Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:02:47 -0600 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83471#msg-83471 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,83471#msg-83471 sophiaedward64 Copyright Introduction & Forms Fri, 16 Aug 2019 04:51:51 -0600 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,56659#msg-56659 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,56659#msg-56659 Thrudjelmer Copyright Introduction & Forms Wed, 15 May 2013 20:23:13 -0600 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,53016#msg-53016 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,53016#msg-53016 And welcome to the forum.]]> MajorSteel Copyright Introduction & Forms Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:27:27 -0700 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,53014#msg-53014 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,53014#msg-53014
As far as this applies to characters, things like name physical description unique twists on how a power operates. etc. can be copyrighted. The actual stats, FASERIP, part of the character, including secondary attributes, are part of the rules and therefore are not subject to copyright.]]> LamiaMortis Copyright Introduction & Forms Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:23:04 -0700 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,45504#msg-45504 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,45504#msg-45504 onzevil11 Copyright Introduction & Forms Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:06:37 -0700 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,38331#msg-38331 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,38331#msg-38331
I've copyrighted works for my job. I mean, I personally don't get too worried if someone uses a photo I've taken or a story I've written (as long as they mention me or my publisher as being the source... I have had stuff "borrowed" by other media outlets, and it is emotionally painful) but the editors and publishers get really pissed off every time.

So I'm not sure if this will work, or if it's valid, but for me, I've not had a problem because my way of getting a copyright is to actually publish the material.

I don't even think it has to be through a top of the line publisher. If we want something protected, we say "Copyright 2011, Ottumwa Courier," print it in the paper and that seems to do the trick. So... by extension, if you were to publish independently, would that count? Or through an established small press indie comic company?

If your stuff is good, and you were willing to pay part of the costs, maybe you'd get a one-sheet out, or a pamphlet or, now, here's an idea, someone could have a comic or magazine of 42 pages with 40 artists each able to get a one page story in, with perhaps one or two characters. Or maybe 20 artists getting two pages (a "broadsheet") so people would actually read the thing. Artists could still pay toward it as a way of getting it printed and ensuring protection for their characters, and you'd get the character out there in front of a few hundred people.

Mark

PS Of course, I don't draw comics. Most of my "published" photos are of community events, weather-related activities, or the occasional murder scene, and my writing is just articles about current or future taxes, budgets, education mandates and health care changes (maybe a column every few months), so I may not be talking your langauge. But maybe this will kick off an idea or two.

PPS I don't normally bother mentioning this because most of my work is so mundane, but if you're interested, Google "mark newman" and Ottumwa (my town in the USA). Or maybe "mark Newman" and Ottumwa and Shooting (or murder!) for the more interesting (in a sad way) stories. I don't think someone could just steal them and call them theirs.]]> Mark Copyright Introduction & Forms Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:23:43 -0700 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,23070#msg-23070 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,23070#msg-23070 DorkLord Copyright Introduction & Forms Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:44:15 -0700 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,23052#msg-23052 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,23052#msg-23052 Punstarr, for me the easiest way to register a character was with Registration with Paper Forms {$65}. I was able to make all the physical copies that I needed for my records, plus I mailed it off with a delivery conformation. I really did not want to worry about a computer error, when sending off my copyrighted material. B)-






The Cutter]]> The_Skycutter Copyright Introduction & Forms Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:26:22 -0700 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,23022#msg-23022 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,23022#msg-23022
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The_Skycutter
There are three (3) methods of registering, with different cost for each basic claim: Online System {$35}, Registration with Fill-In Form CO {$50}, and Registration with Paper Forms {$65}. For more information on methods of registering & payments, here is your link...
[www.copyright.gov]


What does all that mean? In layman's terms, what's the best way to go about copyrighting a character as intellectual property?]]> DorkLord Copyright Introduction & Forms Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:52:03 -0700 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,21295#msg-21295 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,21295#msg-21295
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G.A.W.
TAG, I found your info on the old posted letter trick very interesting.

Question: as of right now- how much does it cost to copyright something?

There are three (3) methods of registering, with different cost for each basic claim: Online System {$35}, Registration with Fill-In Form CO {$50}, and Registration with Paper Forms {$65}. For more information on methods of registering & payments, here is your link...
[www.copyright.gov]







The Cutter]]> The_Skycutter Copyright Introduction & Forms Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:42:47 -0700 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,21196#msg-21196 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,21196#msg-21196
Question: as of right now- how much does it cost to copyright something?]]> G.A.W. Copyright Introduction & Forms Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:28:50 -0700 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,19617#msg-19617 Re: More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,19617#msg-19617
The only way to make sure something is copyrighted is to submit the item to the copyright offices of the countries you want to copyright them in. You also might want to do some more research as some countries also recognize copyrights from other countries they have agreements with.


TAG]]> ThatArtGuy Copyright Introduction & Forms Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:42:19 -0600 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,19444#msg-19444 More help on copyrights needed please https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,19444,19444#msg-19444 I seem to remember one way to prove ownership of your work was to post the originals with a date and maybe a time written on it an post it to yourself and then just label and store the item when you receive it but never open it until you need it in court.

Does this method work in both Australia and America?

Is there any other methods available for people to copyright protect their works?]]> Fangs Copyright Introduction & Forms Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:11:45 -0600 https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,40,40#msg-40 Copyrights https://classicmarvelforever.com/phorum/read.php?7,40,40#msg-40
A Brief Introduction and History
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A principle of American law is that an author of a work may reap the fruits of his or her intellectual creativity for a limited period of time. Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States for original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, architectural, cartographic, choreographic, pantomimic, pictorial, graphic, sculptural, and audiovisual creations. “Copyright” literally means the right to copy. The term has come to mean that body of exclusive rights granted by law to authors for protection of their work. The owner of copyright has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and, in the case of certain works, publicly perform or display the work; to prepare derivative works; in the case of sound recordings, to perform the work publicly by means of a digital audio transmission; or to license others to engage in the same acts under specific terms and conditions. Copyright protection does not extend to any idea, procedure, process, slogan, principle, or discovery.
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