Comments | whenbuffysmiles: Trademarks and Copyrights

whenbuffysmiles

Trademarks and Copyrights

Jan 23, 2010 11:08

Is there anyone on my FL that can give me advice on trademarks and copyrights?

Comments 4

ladyanne04 January 23 2010, 16:28:07 UTC

I can give you some general info - what do you need to know?

whenbuffysmiles January 23 2010, 16:32:40 UTC

I've started working on my original novel again. Except I don't have the idea for just one novel, but a series of novels based on a small island. I already have planned a website, a twitter and facebook to follow events on the island using a journal I created as something to read until the first book is done. Since I want to be able to 'claim' this island as mine so that I can build this interest and possible merchandising (I figure if I'm dreaming I may as well do it big) and that no one else can sweep in and take it. So, should I trademark the island name? And if I do this will a publisher if they want to publish the book instead of me selfpublishing, would they be able to use the name? And is it trademarking that I want or copyrighting?

Thank you for any help!!!

ladyanne04 January 23 2010, 17:16:39 UTC

Well, I'll start with the usual disclaimer. Since I'm not licensed in your state, it would be advisable to consult with a local attorney before you take action ( ... )

whenbuffysmiles January 23 2010, 17:19:24 UTC

Yes it does help. Thank you very much for your advice. It makes me feel better about starting in with this project!!!