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anneg

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What is the name of your state? New York

How would I go about patenting a game idea? I appreciate any help.
 


divgradcurl

Senior Member
anneg said:
What is the name of your state? New York

How would I go about patenting a game idea? I appreciate any help.

Generally, games are not patentable subject matter, because they are not an "invention." Here's what's patentable, 35 U.S.C. 101:

"Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title."

Games, as a whole, do not meet the requirements for being patentable subject matter.

Look to copyright and/or trademark as the avenue for protecting your game.
 

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