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I have a loge design that I am afraid will get stolen if I send it to anyone for a test survey on a social media site like twitter or face book. How can I send out my design and have it be protected from creative identity thieves?
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R. Christopher Reade
The most basic and fundamental protections are trademark and copyright protections. There are state trademark protections (see Title 52 of the Nevada Revised Statutes). However the most effective trademark protections (especially in light of your publication in social media) are Federal in nature. You should speak with a trademark attorney regarding the protectability of your designs.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2013 at 3:28 PM