I have a question regarding distinguishing an idea for copyright purposes from a service mark. I have read the definitions on the respective web sites for both offices.
If someone comes up with a term to describe a process, is that a service mark that is patentable or a concept that is subject to copyright?
Example, our founder coined the term "relationship incubation" to describe the process whereby companies move from our incubator into the surrounding community of our physical plant. We are wondering whether that is a service, which is patentable, or a copyrighted idea.
Thanks.
Nelson E. Timken, Partner
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