Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Alabama

Idea for a website

Let's say that I have an IDEA or a plan for a website that I want to pitch to companies. How do I go about ensuring that they're not going to say ''no'', turn around and take my idea. The idea is general, but at the same time there is nothing on it's scale of vastness. So I guess I'm asking two questions. Can my idea be copyrighted? If not, what would be my plan of action to ensure I wouldn't be kicked out the door and stolen of my pitch?


Asked on 5/08/07, 8:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Blake Law office of Michael A. Blake, Patent Attorney

Re: Idea for a website

Your website may be patentable, which would probably provide you with greater protection than just a copyright. If you file a patent on your website invention, and someone steals the invention, you can sue him for patent infringement once your patent issues.

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Answered on 5/08/07, 9:18 am


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