Intellectual Property Law

How do I protect my intellectual property rights in the UK?

Over the last year or so, I have written an educational 'self help' course, based on my experience and training as a counseller. I currently deliver this to groups, arranged by schools, and am finding a high demand. To accompany the course I have written an illustrated booklet. Can anyone with experience in this field offer advice on how to go about protecting my intellectual property rights to this work?

Public Comments

1. Simple really - assert your copyright to the material in the material and sue anyone who uses it without your permission.
2. You need a patent/copywrite lawyer to file in US and other countries. Then you pay a fee to maintain the patent - I think it is annual.
3. Right away, send yourself a copy through the mail and when it arrives, leave it sealed.
4. you need a lawyers advice. Good Luck.