In short, we run several large-scale game servers (such as Minecraft) which are run for profit. Due to the nature of Minecraft being a sandbox game, this allows content creators to have maximum flexibility over what they choose to provide to their audience. Minecraft "servers" (i.e. public communities players can join) can offer a wide variety of different "game-types" for players to play on.
A basic example of a game-type might be Capture the Flag, or Build Battles. We are wondering if patenting a specific "game-type" would be something possible, despite being built on a 3rd party platform (in this case Minecraft). The game-type in particular would be unique to us, however would be using the tools provided by the 3rd party platform.
The short answer is: yes, it's possible. Almost all patents are based on improving technology originally developed by someone else.
A patent can be filed on any new and useful process or improvement to a process. Playing Minecraft is a process (believe me, I know). You probably wouldn't file for a patent on actually playing the game, because enforcing that patent would mean suing potential customers. But looking at the situation in reverse, a computer performs certain processes to "present" a game of Minecraft to a player, and you can file for a patent claiming an improvement to those "presenting" processes. That patent would be aimed at a competitor running your game, not at customers (or at Mojang / Microsoft Studios, for that matter).
That being said, you can only obtain a patent on an improvement that is not "obvious" (that's that the legal term). Whether or not your particular game type improves the underlying technology in a non-obvious way is something you would want to explore with a patent attorney that you hire. You may also want to consider getting a copyright on any expressive in-game content.
Prior DWAI and subsequent loss of license
I received a DWAI in CO about 10 years ago, in April of this year I was pulled over and refused the breathalyzer test, resulting in a mandatory 180 suspension, plus an additional 45 days for attending a court mandated alcohol class.
The RMV sent me the letter stating the terms of my suspension (180 +45). However I went in for an appeal to receive a hardship license today and they informed me that they are showing a ''DUI'' from CO, even though my court record shows DWAI.
As a result they want to increase my suspension to 5 years! 2 years for a second DUI offense, and an additional 3 for refusal of the breathalyzer.
My license is now on an ''administrative hold'' pending further information on the DWAI. What do I need to do?
theft
If i have commited theft at a store and its my first offence could i get it off my record going to a jugde or could i get it dismissed?
If you get a civil demand from the store you theft from what can i do about it?(considering it my first offence)
