NCC10281982B Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 As you may have read in my ally post, Arg!! Management!! I made a new and improved fuel spill log. It turns out that my form stands a chance of being approved for use. Before that happens I would like to copyright my original form. I knowthere has to be more to it than slapping a little c on the document. If anyone has any pointers as to the process I'd like some advise. The purpose of the exersize is to make shure I get credit for the modifications as mine, not safeways. I wrote up portions of the form on my own time. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchuwato Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 (edited) www.copyright.gov (my dad knows alot about it if you have detailed questions ) Edited October 12, 2004 by lego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionix Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 getting a patent takes like 2 years and a few grand. I'm not expert on this though. I guess my best advice is for you to be firm about the whole thing, dont let them give ya the shaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa_smurf Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 usually if you work for a big company they claim the rights to whatever you produce while working for them as long as it relates to your job function, regardless of when/where you do the actual work. you might want to double check that your company didn't have you sign something like that when you hired on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC10281982B Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 usually if you work for a big company they claim the rights to whatever you produce while working for them as long as it relates to your job function, regardless of when/where you do the actual work. you might want to double check that your company didn't have you sign something like that when you hired on. This did cross my mind. Yes I am woried about it. I don't think I ever did sign anything like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchuwato Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 it'll be a clause in your contract. though i doubt you'll have that in your contract if you work at a gas station Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 to copyright.... Money and an attorney..... also...I used to work at a payroll and HR company and my wife still does... Our first thought is to check your employee handbook.. I know that while I worked at my compnay...an program I wrote, computer interface, etc... manual, diagram et al... whether at work or at home...belonged to the company.... also since this sounds safety related (I confess I didn't read the other thread).... You are now treading on the ground of OSHA, whether at a State level or a Federal level... Big leagues.... so... my two answers.... Suck it up, turn in the form and deal (hopefully you will get a thank you..but even those are rare...) or back to my first thing an Attorney and LOTS of money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchuwato Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 print a form. put in in an emnvlope seal it up real, real good, so it's evident if it has ever been opened. post it to yourself. the post office stamp will verify the date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindDrive Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 the "poor mans" copywrite is by printing it to "hardcopy" (paper) and then mailing it to yourself and NOT opening it so you have "proof of creation" by the post mark date--- this alone will not hold up in say a court if there was any dispute but it is good for supporting evidence on your behalf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchuwato Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 ^^^ muwhahahah i got there first. it'll stand up in a uk court if it was with a tamper evident seal, and with an indepenent witness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 Yes....but don't the judges in the UK sitll wear powdered wigs?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchuwato Posted October 12, 2004 Posted October 12, 2004 oh crap. that reminds me. i have law homework they do wear wigs, but only out of tradition. lawyers dont have to wear them anymore i think, in minor's cases and stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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