How to Copyright and Trademark your Comic book - Snooby Comics

[@punkfacexo6066]

all those Eric July millions should be in YOUR pocket not his.Thank you for actually helping out the community, clearly you know what you're talking about! I wish you great success and thank you for sharing such valuable information with us!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thank you so much. Truly appreciate it

[@darlalathan6143]

I like your copyright and trademark advice! I once made a corporation "cease and desist" when they made commercials about a blue-clad speedster superhero named "Capt. Velocity." I had a prior copyright, so they stopped airing the ads on TV!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Glad that worked out! Sometimes it can be a real fight.

[@madmel06201966]

I agree with you in regards to Trademark mistake and lose the money and have to file again. The same thing happened to me with Copyrighting. I made 2 mistakes and still don't have copyrights for my character. Any copyright videos you can suggest to walk me through it? Your channel is great and informative!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

I'm thinking of doing a step by step on copyright.gov Would that help? Also, you have to trademark the character, If you send copyrights on your character, it won't work.

[@madmel06201966]

@@snewbyfilmmaker It would be great if you would do a step by step video.

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

@MotorOil235 Thanks. I'll put copyright step by step on the list.

[@eddiesantiagojimenez]

@@snewbyfilmmaker Making all this need too much money?

[@chapelpluto4484]

this video is gold. how do you find a good trademark or copyright lawyer??

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

I found mine online, and looked for reviews and a trail to make sure he was legit.

[@chapelpluto4484]

@@snewbyfilmmaker thanks again

[@Sasha95II]

Thank you for this information. This is exactly the guidance I was looking for in my own book projects. Also, nice job with the tidbits of humorous movie snippets lol. It kept me engaged and entertained.

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@AstroPhoenix24]

My mates and I have been working on a comic for a while, we're even establishing a business soon! Thank you for the video, this REALLY helps!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks. Happy to help

[@rupertpendergrass4014]

You are a hidden gem. Your information is so valuable and I am surprised I have not seen you on panels. You are the shiznit.

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

I appreciate that bro. Happy to help

[@JLPfrmthaWAU]

Truly appreciate you Shannon. I just finished my first two issues and I was nervous copywriting was going to be super complicated but after watching this I’ll be doing it soon!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks. Happy to help

[@darneldegand]

This was excellent. Thank you for sharing.

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks. Happy to do it.

[@FellDestroyedMusic]

The music in the background is perfect

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

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[@alexendrealex577]

Mix of fun & seriousness love it

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

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[@ZAG513]

love your channel its been a great help for my own comics! keep up the good work

[@freeforall2069]

Same, his videos are extremely helpful

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks. I appreciate that.

[@ZAG513]

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[@leespiderpod]

great information. BTW the picture @1:50 the guys hand is the wrong way around 😂

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks. I know. its A.I.

[@AngleOfTruthPod]

This is amazing thank you!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

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Definitely worth a like and subscribe. Done and done! Thanks for sharing so much good knowledge about how to create comic books!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks

[@Marshulartzz]

Damn. I learned A LOT. Thank you for this.😊

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Your Welcome. I'm glad this helped

[@EternasphereEnt]

Thank you, i really needed this info for my comic! Just liked and subbed!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Awesome, thank you!

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Tuning in !!

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Subscribed about four weeks go! The content you inform on is invaluable!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Awesome, thank you!

[@drawingsnwordz]

We needed this one big bro

[@dr.masquesretroelixir5360]

Thanks for a great video! “David vs Goliath, Goliath usually wins” sad but true 😀

[@rochyroach]

Thank you for this!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

My pleasure!

[@bignapolean3068]

Very informative. I do have some questions. If several of my characters appear in a work and I copyright it, are they all covered? Also, can I trademark a team or do I have to trademark each character separately?

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

You copyright your story and trademark your characters. You can trademark the team, the team name and each character. They would all be separate and all have to be charged individually.If you only copyright your story and someone steals your character exactly name and all (Not a variation of it) You may have a chance in court. But if they vary the character even slightly and it is not trademarked you will have a tough time proving it is yours.

[@bignapolean3068]

@@snewbyfilmmaker Thanks again for the info. I'm subscribed now.

[@unclejames6365]

the ai art at 1:45 has two right hands lol

[@XavierMossXaynan]

I'm so glad I found this video!! I been wreckin the hell out my brain trying to prepare for this. I can do the copyright but imma have to wait for that refund money. What do you think about Trademark Factory?

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks. This is my first time hearing about trademark factory. I'll look into it.

[@XavierMossXaynan]

@@snewbyfilmmaker when you do can you mention what you think in a future video pls

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

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[@hitochiquito8952]

That wiper thing sounds like tmnt scenario

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

What is the tmnt scenario?

[@justinavila2440]

Thanks for the info!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Happy to share

[@Brittscomics]

Definitely hit a like for this! I’m a small comic creator tryna to figure all this out

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@FabledFrame]

Thanks for the info. Starting up can be daunting enough without the bureaucratic stuff as well. Good luck with Munch. I subbed.

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[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Kemetrical]

Excellent

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks

[@DarthP]

Great, Informative Video. As someone who has been working on a story for over ten years this will be helpful

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Glad to help.

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Thank you for the watch brother man

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

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[@WORLDSAVER452]

Great information, thank you !

[@JDubsArts]

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[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks! I try.

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[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks. Welcome aboard.

[@akuracomics]

Can you do a video about storing comics safely while you wait for them to sell.

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Maybe.

[@rosiefolks8239]

Great video!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks!

[@rosiefolks8239]

@snewbyfilmmaker what if the character is based on a real person? 🤔

[@lauraa009]

it's a very helpful and educating video! do you by any chance know about differences in the copyrighting process in other countries, for ex. in europe?

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks. Unfortunately no. I know very little

[@Hadar360]

Great information, thank you

[@aleccriss9162]

Hey man great quality video! Just had a question regarding the registration process. If you are the writer and illustrator of a graphic novel, do you need to register the book under both visual and literary categories? Thanks have a blessed day.

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks and Nope. If you OWN the book you copyright it as one complete item. There is a section for graphic novel. It cost $65 to copyright it.

[@aleccriss9162]

@@snewbyfilmmaker great! I’m in the process rn and I did not see a graphic novel option listed yet.

[@zillagrl24]

Thank you so much for this video. I learned a lot. Where can I find an official listing or database for legitimate trademark attorneys?

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

I don't know where to find a database of trademark attorneys. I found mine on through Google and tried to vet him as well as I could. It turned out well for me.

[@Pedro_PR_]

Hi i got a question, What type of work does my comic qualify for when registering it in the copyright office?

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

I cannot remember off the top of my head.

[@tparker8946]

😮 great video!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Thanks! 😃

[@jimbado9046]

Thanks for the practical info, super helpful. For unpublished comic book limited series copyright, do you use standard or serial issues? Before we start submitting to publishers, we want to establish that we own the work. THX!

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Serial if it is a planned series of books.

[@Deadpool....]

since you went through the process i gotta ask, if you have multiple characters that appear in the comic or book, if you trademark the book can it cover the characters included within the series or must they be individually trademarked? hopefully not the latter of the two 💀

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

No. Every character must be trademarked individually.

[@Deadpool....]

@@snewbyfilmmaker ah, i'll keep that in mind, thanks for the heads up!

[@mosesgarcia9443]

Thank you

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

You're welcome

[@FireChicken747]

I’m in the beginning stages of writing out and drawing a comic book. Do I need to copyright each individual character and the name of the book. Or can I copyright it all in one go and if so, how much will that cost? And if I do post my comic. Am I always in danger mod copyright and trademark even if I don’t have the money to do that

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

So you copyright your story for $65 and trademark your characters, book title, logo. (Much more expensive) On paper, Yes you would have to trademark every character individually, but most creators do not and they are usually fine. I would copyright the book when its done. Watch the video again, I cover all this in detail.

[@FireChicken747]

@@snewbyfilmmaker Yes just finished you video it helped a lot thank you. You just got a new subscriber

[@scottylamm9673]

At what point do you have enough material to copyright? Do you need a full comic or can you copyright a pitch document?

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Just make your pitch document as a written book and copyright it. It doesn't have to be circulated. It doesn't need a UPC, It doesn't have to be printed out, unless your mailing it to the copyright office instead of digitally filing. I tend to write "bible" documents on my projects before or early in its origination. Who the characters are, their history etc. It reads like a story lacking prose. Half of it will never be shared with the public, but it helps me in the world building of my story. I don't copyright it, but I could. Its usually 10 to 15 pages. Its an expressed idea in a tangible form. That's all you need.

[@scottylamm9673]

@@snewbyfilmmaker thank you for the reply sir. It’s very helpful and so are your videos!

[@CHICO-bw8hs]

So if i only copyright a unique character such as a drawing of it ects can some trademark it and use it without my permission? I don't want to trademark because it is more complicated and expensive

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

You can copyright your story, but not a character. Yes, someone could put your character in a book and then try to trademark it. When it comes to characters, If you have well defined character created and used repeatedly, and someone takes it 100 percent name and all, you can still fight for your character in court. Trademarked with government or not. Having it trademarked makes that fight easier. Characters have to be well defined and being used to trademark it. Someone can't just see your book take out a page with the character on it and then trademark that. Trademarking is expensive. If you plan on making a long series of books with your character, make plans at some point to trademark the charcter. Don't stress over it Save 5 bucks a week until you have it, if need be.

[@bearsiksika2825]

Actually it’s 95 years following the 1st Anniversary of your passing aeay.

[@rareview362]

That's not what the TM is for. It is for when you file. By using TM, you are stating that you filed but it is yet to be approved and registered.

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

The TM stands for unregistered trademark. Whether you filed and waiting or not. It is not wrong to use even if you have not filed.

[@ElgoergiolorenzoDosSantos]

What is the process of making your characters into toys video-games TV shows etc work can you kindly recommend someone or a book please

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

I have been working on that. I don't have all the answers yet.

[@cruzito201000]

Is this the Same as in a different country just asking because I moved to the Philippines.

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Copyright laws vary for each country.

[@berlaysookabee5489]

Do you have to trademark each individual character or just the property?

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

You can trademark it all as each individual piece. Big companies trademark almost everything, but most indie folks don't have the resources to do that. Take your time to do what you can when you can. I suggest If your character is really unique trademark them. I would trademark Superman, but not Jimmy Olsen. Just my opinion.

[@MystixCookie]

Is it ok to use the same title cause I’m young and I’m worried that someone going to think of the same title as me

[@MystixCookie]

Someone is*

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

It's very possible. Even if you never share your idea with anyone, someone else may come up with that idea. Don't let that stop you. Remember the expression of your idea is what counts. It's how you make it unique

[@merlin2105]

but what if your just the writer, do i still copy write and trademark. im mean the story is all mine and i hired an artist to draw it out.

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Yes. copyrighting is about ownership. If you hire someone, then they are a work for hire. You are the owner. If the person you are working with is not getting paid and there is no understanding in ownership, they could win a suit against you in the future.

[@AshTheSlasher]

what are the best Fonts to write in for this?

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Not sure of your question, but what I was told by someone who works as an HR person is that the Calibri font is preferred for online resumes, and such because its easiest for the computer to read as opposed to something like New TImes Roman.

[@AshTheSlasher]

@@snewbyfilmmaker i totally meant to ask this on the script writing video lmao, sorry i was watching your vids for the first time must have thought of the question aand typed it on the wrong one

[@fedenciogonzalezjr9051]

Man this gave me a headache 😩

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

It's a lot to take in when you are first introduced to copyright and trademark. This is just a small part of the overall picture. Watch it again take notes. Step away from it and then review it the next day. It will feel more clear then.

[@LS48yt]

This works in Hong Kong, right?

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Copyright and Trademark laws are different for every country. You have to look up the laws in Hong Kong.

[@Guildhunt]

Its charging me 800 dollars

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

What is charging you $800?

[@mergingbutterfly]

After 95 years when it goes into the public domain is it possible that you could inherit it or leave it to your family and they continue to keep up with the copyrights for instance after 95 years some great great great great great great great great great great great great great grandchildren again and do it again so that it can go another 95 years and so on and so on or do it just simply goes back to the public after one 95 years

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Once something goes into the public domain, it is always supposed to be public domain. Unfortunately corporate greed has finagled all kinds of loop holes in the law. Check out the It's a Wonderful life public domain case. That will give you deeper insight.

[@mergingbutterfly]

​@@snewbyfilmmaker Thanks

[@Jackpot-jay]

Really appreciate the information 🙌much respect 🫡

[@snewbyfilmmaker]

Glad it was helpful!