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Q: Can one patent a game(sport)? For example soccer, but played at a completely different format, say with less players and different rules ?

A: George, You may be able to patent a new game or sport if the new game or sport is novel and not obvious. For example, it would probably be obvious to play soccer with more or less players. Whether or not different rules would be patentable would depend on how different the rules were. You can contact the Law Office of Steven B. Leavitt, L.L.P. at 972-412-2671 to confidentially discuss your invention or you can goto the web site www.youinventit.com and fill out an Invention Disclosure Form and receive a free 4-point patent analysis.This is just a general summary and it would be best if you discussed the issue with a registered patent attorney. Please be advised that I do not know the details of any particular situation you may have and am just discussing the general state of the law. Nothing in this response is meant as legal advice and should not be taken as such and no legal opinions or advice have been expressed. Unless otherwise noted, no attorney-client relationship exists between any attorney at the Law Office of Steven B. Leavitt and any reader of this information. If you have legal questions specific to your individual needs, then you should consult with an attorney or other qualified legal professional.