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Wood, Paper. Thus, it would be very patentable now, as was the case in when Patent No. At the start of each turn, the tube is rotated so that an output chute at the bottom points into the section of a divided catch basin corresponding to the current player. The player then removes a single stick, with the goal of not dropping any of the marbles. After all the marbles have dropped, the game is over, and the player with the fewest marbles in their tray wins.
The gameplay of KerPlunk is built around how players interact with a specially designed physical device. Developing a unique device that is intrinsic to the game rules designed around it is an excellent means of clearing the patentability hurdles put in place by Alice and other restrictive rulings. You have not only created a game that is patentable, but a separate physical device that is also patentable.
Another consideration when developing your game is whether there are obvious alternative modes of play. Look at the house rules that have become popular with Monopoly e.
If you can identify ways in which your game can be stripped down or modified into new play styles, including these variations as claims can help to protect your game from those who would circumvent your patents. I strongly advise that game designers engage with me early in the design process. This provides opportunities to develop ideas and introduce concepts to make the game more patentable. The barrier to patentability is high these days, but it can be overcome.
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Originality Your game must be novel, meaning it cannot replicate prior work. Nonobviousness File for a patent only if other game makers couldn't think up the idea through experience with other games. Utility An innovation must have value. Elements of an Application An application for a game patent has several key elements, including: The name of the game: Title your work within a few descriptive words.
A detailed description: Explain and describe your board game with care and in detail. Drawings, with a brief description of the drawings: Prepare detailed, understandable illustrations of the game. Have a designer work with you to supply professional illustrations of the moves Fig.
Explain the uniqueness of your game through every aspect with a brief description of the drawings. Alternative game modes: Devise variations on the rules so that players can accelerate or vary the game. This can prevent another gamer from thinking up an alternative version of your game and applying for rights to it. Be aware that the maintenance fees for successful patent applications raise the overall costs.
Option to File a Provisional Application First A provisional patent application is a simpler way to start marketing an invention. File a provisional application for patent online.
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