Copyrighting a product
Can I copyright a product (i.e. a bag)? My bag has been published on a number of blogs and magazines and I do not know how to protect the design concept or the product. Also, I would like to approach a larger company to try to get it manufactured. What kind of IP protection do I need for this? Maybe a simple nondisclosure agreement would do? Since patenting is so expensive and time consuming, Im hoping I can avoid it with a copyright instead.
Re: Copyrighting a product
If the bag contains separate graphics or a panel that has a particular illustration, then that subject matter could be protected by copyright.
A trademark is good at protecting a name or logo. Rarely, such as the shape of a Mogen David wine bottle, can a trademark protect the actual configuration of a product.
Better at protecting product configuration would be a DESIGN PATENT. For that you should consult with a patent attorney or patent agent.
The best strategy would often be a belt-and-suspenders approach, in which each legal tool is applied to do what it can do best.
Re: Copyrighting a product
If the bag contains separate graphics or a panel that has a particular illustration, then that subject matter could be protected by copyright.
A trademark is good at protecting a name or logo. Rarely, such as the shape of a Mogen David wine bottle, can a trademark protect the actual configuration of a product.
Better at protecting product configuration would be a DESIGN PATENT. For that you should consult with a patent attorney or patent agent.
The best strategy would often be a belt-and-suspenders approach, in which each legal tool is applied to do what it can do best.
Re: Copyrighting a product
If the bag contains separate graphics or a panel that has a particular illustration, then that subject matter could be protected by copyright.
A trademark is good at protecting a name or logo. Rarely, such as the shape of a Mogen David wine bottle, can a trademark protect the actual configuration of a product.
Better at protecting product configuration would be a DESIGN PATENT. For that you should consult with a patent attorney or patent agent.
The best strategy would often be a belt-and-suspenders approach, in which each legal tool is applied to do what it can do best.
