Intellectual Property
Protect your work from copycats. Learn the difference between trademarks, copyrights, and patents so you can safeguard your intellectual property.
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Understanding Your Copyright License Agreement
When you own a copyrighted work, such as a book, article, play, or song, you have the right to decide if and how anyone else can use it. Giving permission to do so is called granting a license, which is a written contract giving the user authorization to use the work, usually in exchange for payment.
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How to Write a Book Copyright Page
For a legally enforceable copyright page, you’ll need a copyright notice and a rights reserved notice—and you’ll need to touch on a few major points.
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Legal Requirements for Registering Your Trademark
There are four basic requirements for filing a trademark (or service mark) with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Here's what to know.
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5 Tips to Speed Up the Trademark Process
Registering a trademark can take anywhere from several months to a couple of years—but there are ways to speed up the process.
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Understanding EULAs
An end-user license agreement (EULA) is a mechanism for a user to agree that the use of another's app, product, or concept does not transfer any ownership interest to the user.
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Trademark a Design
Trademark protection can protect your designs and logos. Find out how to get started with this easy-to-follow explanation of how the registration process works, how much it costs, and how long it takes.
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Filing a Trademark Statement of Use
A statement of use lets you file for trademark protection before you even start using your trademark. Find out how to register a statement of use in this easy-to-follow guide, including tips on filing your application, details on fees, and timelines for registration.
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How to Copyright a Poem
Registering a poem’s copyright provides a public record of the author’s ownership rights, serving as proof of ownership and expanding enforcement options.
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How to Type the Registered Trademark Symbol
Trademark symbols can provide legal protection for your valuable brand assets. Learning to use them correctly is easy, and can save you time and money in the future.
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What Is Intellectual Property?
IP protects original works of the mind, such as literary and artistic works, inventions, designs, and company names.
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