Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York

Patent for news

I want to sell an important news to a news agency.

Can I get patent for news?

Are there other legal ways to make sure getting the money after giving the news to the news agency? I appreciate your time and consideration.


Asked on 7/12/07, 6:16 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Nancy Delain Delain Law Office, PLLC

Re: Patent for news

Patent protects invention.

Copyright protects works of authorship.

Trademark protects business goodwill.

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Answered on 7/12/07, 6:32 pm
Steven Mark Steven Paul Mark, Attorney at Law

Re: Patent for news

There's no legal impediment to you selling news. However, I doubt any reputable news organization would pay money for news. It's against their policy as it could otherwise have a taint to it.

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Answered on 7/12/07, 9:37 pm
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Patent for news

Assuming your information qualifies for a payment from a tabloid, you can enter into a contract with them after negotiations.

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Answered on 7/12/07, 11:35 pm


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