by Christian Ankerstjerne on 15 Jun 2002 15:28
Actually, you don't haev to register to have something copyrighetd. This message is copyrighted to me because I write my name at the bottom!
The only thing you have to do to copyright something is to make it public with you name on it.
With trade marks, you have to either register it, or make it public. The trade mark need to be something special - it has to some design. If you start using it, it automatically becomes a registered trade mark until you stop using it - so Marcus 'third reich forum' banner, withthe helmet-oakleaves thing is a registered trae mark!
So no reason why you shouldn't publish it (if you feel comfortable doing so) - I'm sure you'll have 900 people backing you up on who was first!
If it is an invention as such, you ca of course patent it - but not if you publish it here! Contact your lawyer if you want to know more!
Christian