Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California
Intellectual Property
What legal documents do I need to protect my idea for a Reality T.V. Show and where can I obtain them?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Intellectual Property
Whether or not your idea qualifies for copyright protection is an issue that would need to be looked into. An idea is one thing and a completed work is another. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.
Re: Intellectual Property
You will want to become a member of the Writer's Guild Association (WGA) and you will want to register your script/screenplay. If you find a studio interested in your idea, you will need an attorney to represent you through the "process" safely.
Re: Intellectual Property
Put your idea in writing, then register it with the WGA (non-member registration is available):
http://www.wga.org/registration/index.html
Retain an entertainment attorney to advise you on minimizing the risk of having your idea(s) purloined. The very existence of an attorney repping you will do this to some extent.