If you're serious about it, you may want to invent new game piece and
game board. This will give your game a unique look and easier to
enforce your patent or copy right.
[AdvanceAgent #367924]
Games I am currently playing:
http://uc.gamestotal.com/?in=367924
mr_reznat@yahoo.com wrote:
> > Some time ago, I "invented" a new game using an ordinary checkers board
> > and checkers pieces. I played this game many times with friends and
> > relatives. Everyone really enjoys this game far more than checkers. Many
> > times, I have been told to get a patent for it.
> >
> > Should I try to get a patent, or is a copy right more appropriate?
>
> A copyright would be appropriate for a written description of the game,
> or instructions on how to play the game. But the copyright only
> protects your writings; not someone actually playing the game.
>
> Since the game uses "an ordinary checkers board and checkers pieces"
> there is no opportunity to patent the board or pieces. There may be an
> opportunity to patent the method of playing the game. I suggest that
> you contact a patent agent or patent attorney to learn more about the
> patenting process.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Richard Tanzer
> Patent Agent
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