This is another question that always made it’s way to the Q&A session during our MCC 2009 workshops.

What if I win the competition and I want to commercialise it. Who owns the IP (Intellectual Property)? Will I still be the owner or Maxis will take it?

Without question, copyright is very important. With regards to applications and ideas, it’a all about Intellectual Property (IP).

I remember during MCC Workshop in Penang last month on July 23rd 2009, one of the speakers, Kartunis Ubi talked a great length about copyright and how he dealt with it in years. It’s refreshing and inspiring to be able to listen to his experience.

According to Kartunis Ubi, there are a few ways to secure your copyright, the easy ways and the hard ways. One of the easiest way to do it is by implementing the following :

- Compile all your materials. Your paper, your drawings, your cd, your original sketch on paper, and anything related to  your idea. ALL OF THEM.

- Put them inside an envelope.

- Buy some stamps from post office and seal the back of the envelope using those stamps.

- Write your own name and address on the back of the envelope.

- Post / Mail the envelope to yourself.

- NEVER open the envelope after you receive it.

Well, it’s just one way of doing things and you’ll be surprised on how easy it is actually. So, dont forget to keep all your sketches and your doodles for future reference. Who knows you might need it in the future!