copyright and intellectual rights

[silver-mist]

How can i protect an idea to produce a particular item in particular shape?

Example, if i start producing sculptures not in 3d, but in 2d and this sculpture will reflect just particular space of human living, for example Kama Sutra if no one knew about it today.

Or another example, a totaly different shape and looking wall calendars, which will reflect some particular amount of our life.

Thanks,

Serge

 

[divgradcurl]

I don't really understand what you are talking about, but typically artistic works are subsumed under copyright. Copyright protections attach automatically once an idea is "fixed in a tangible format," but for greater protection you may want to register your copyrights with the copyright office, www.copyright.gov.

 

[silver-mist]

In case a product is a silhouette, which is cut from thin material (vinyl, magnet, paper), which reflects any kind of fishermen (from guys with a fishing rod to a commercial fisherman) and possibly about 1000 different silhouettes between these guys. And these silhouette would be used just to recognize how many and what kind of fish they caught (professionalism).

This was an idea as no one has done these before and ive been thinking about copyrighting it or some kind of intellectual protectin of the idea it self. Like recognizable icons like smily faces are on the computers now (instant messaging programs).

 

[divgradcurl]

So, kind of like fighter pilots putting flags on their planes to show how many bad guys they've shot down?

Most likely, you would be looking at using copyright to protect your works. However, you should know that the copyright will only protect your work, and not the underlying idea. If someone else tried to make "fishing" silhouettes, then you would likely be able to stop them. If someone else made silhouettes of, say, cars they've raced, or animals they've hunted, or dollars they've spent, or whatever, you probably wouldn't be able to stop them.

You would be well-served to speak with a local IP attorney who can review all of the facts of your situation and can advise you on the best way to protect your property.