Intellectual Property Basics
Start here if you're new to intellectual property. Learn all about copyrights, trademarks, patents, and more.
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Understanding Digital Distribution Rights
Now that you've created your digital masterpiece, you're ready to share it with the world. Your first step is to understand your digital distribution rights. Here's what you need to know.
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Understanding a Deed of Assignment for Intellectual Property
A deed of transfer is used to change the ownership of intellectual property, a common occurrence in business. Explore how and when to use one.
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How to Reply to a Cease and Desist Letter
There are many ways to respond to a cease and desist letter. Instead of panicking, which is often the first response, or ignoring it, learn what to do if you get served with a cease and desist letter, including how to tell if the claim is legitimate.
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Managing Your Company's Intellectual Capital
Understanding intellectual capital management (ICM) can be essential to the success of your business. Help maximize the value and effectiveness of your company and personnel's total knowledge by learning the basics of ICM.
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Understanding Digital Rights Management
Copyright registration of digital content has limited ability to protect creative works. Digital rights management (DRM) is a way to increase protection, but it's necessary to understand its benefits and limitations.
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Does Your Employer Own Intellectual Property You Create?
Employers typically own intellectual property developed by their employees, but there is room for negotiation.
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How the COVID-19 Vaccines Could Affect Intellectual Property Rights
The development of the COVID-19 vaccine didn't necessarily alter the landscape of intellectual property rights, but it may have fostered a new spirit of innovation and cooperation.
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Top 5 Accidental Inventions & Discoveries
From a vengeful chef who created a classic treat to a scientist whose moldy Petri dishes became a life-saving medication, some of today's best-known inventions were the result of accidental discoveries.
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Does Your U.S. Patent, Trademark, or Copyright Protect You Overseas?
Your intellectual property is protected here at home—but what about abroad?
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Superhero Intellectual Property Disputes
Many of our best-loved superheroes have been the subjects of intellectual property disputes. It takes authors, comic book publishers, and movie studios to build iconic superhero franchises, but who gets the credit—and the cash—for bringing our heroes to life?
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