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  1. #1
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    Default How to Protect Educational Training Materials and Methods

    Hi Everyone,

    Im a food scientist and I've spent many years developing testing methodologies for a specific industry. We regularly conduct training seminars for both industry professionals and the overall public.

    My question is:

    Is there any way I can possibly "trademark" my training materials/methods that we use. Im NOT trying to seek protection for the actual content of my material as its based on readily available scientific disciplines (chemistry/biology). I am however looking for a way to protect the way it is "expressed/implemented" in delivering educational concepts.

    It would seem unfair that I can develop a testing methodology/protocol - have my competitor take my seminar (unknowingly) and have them completely copy the methods we developed in theirs.

    Im pretty sure this would fall under some sort of "trademark/copyright" umbrella, but I just wanted to be sure.

    Thanks

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    Default Re: How to Protect Educational Training Materials and Methods

    Trademark actually applies to protecting identifiable marks, such as names, slogans, titles, etc.

    You can certainly trademark the name of your training methods and procedures. However, as far as the content of your training methods go, they're already protected under copyright laws.

    Copyright protections attach automatically to any creative work and intellectual property. This includes training methodologies. But if you want to make sure your property is protected, you can also register it with the U.S. Copyright Office.

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    Default Re: How to Protect Educational Training Materials and Methods

    Thanks STATcom!! Your information was very helpful.

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    Default Re: How to Protect Educational Training Materials and Methods

    Since the procedures go a long way towards the end result, yes, they are protected. It is all part and parcel of the entire copyright.

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