Got a killer idea for a horror movie? Great! But here's a spooky truth: You can't copyright a mere idea.

Copyright only protects the expression of that idea. That means your written screenplay, your finished film, your special effects makeup design, all of those can be protected.

The idea of a vampire? That's not protectable. That's why you see so many movies and books with similar concepts. But Bram Stoker’s novel and the movies based on it? Absolutely protectable by copyright.

So, don't just have a great idea. Get to work and turn it into a great piece of art.

Don't let your creative work or business become a ghost story. Intellectual property is one of the most terrifyingly useful tools you have. If you're a creator or other entrepreneur ready to build a frighteningly powerful brand, you need to know how to use it.

You don't have to face the darkness alone. To learn more about protecting your art, your name, your business, and your legacy, you can book a consultation with me at kingpatentlaw.com. I'm an attorney in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, and I serve intellectual property clients nationwide.

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