Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

I have an Idea for a building, is there anyway to protect the design and other parts of how this particular building would work. in other words I want to make a hotel, and I dont want anyone copying my Idea or design, how would I do that, and what would I need in terms of patents, copyrights, and trademarks.


Asked on 3/04/11, 3:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I can tell you copyright won't protect the design. Neither will trademark. Your best option is to look into a design patent. Consult with a good intellectual property or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation

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Answered on 3/05/11, 7:53 am


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