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Do I need a patent or a trademark?

Asked on Apr 29th, 2014 on Patents - Virginia
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I have invented a word game using letter tiles. Do I need a patent or a trademark? I have done a patent search on similar games and only found trademarks.
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Patents Attorney serving McLean, VA at George H. Spencer
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Trademarks cover only the name of the game, not the game itself. If you want to protect the game itself, a patent would be what you would need. If you decide to proceed, I suggest that you contact a patent attorney to assist you.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2014 at 10:31 AM

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