Asked by Rylee

so... I've gotten more designs, and people around town are finding out about them... but I don't know how. People in this town are really big on cars, and they want to see the designs... does anyone have tips on getting stuff patented in like, a few months?
Answered by bobpursley
Design? Do you mean copyright? http://www.copyrightwitness.com/protect/p15_design_rights
Answered by Rylee
is this saying that even if it's not known by the government and it hasn't been patented, the designs I have are legally mine, without the legalized papers?
Answered by Reed
Yes, they are legally yours. You need some kind of proof, such as your signature and date on the design (or whatever you created). One way to prove it is to mail a copy of it to yourself. The postmark will prove the date (if you don't open it and throw away the envelope).
Answered by bobpursley
Patented is not the right word. You need a lawyer to explain patent is not for design, copyright is.
The copyright is pretty simple, as my link stated. You have to keep a copy of the copyrighted copy, and prove maybe later you copyrighted it on a certain date. not a difficult task.

Answered by Rylee
okay... I think that makes sense now... Thank you