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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Avoid These 7 Trademark Mistakes
Applying for a trademark can be a difficult process. Avoid these seven common mistakes people make when they get a trademark.
· 5 min read
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How Do I Choose a Trademark Class?
Choosing a trademark class can be the most difficult and confusing part of filling out a trademark application. Here are some tips to help you understand trademark classes and pick the correct one.
· 4 min read
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What Is Plagiarism? Definition and Consequences
Plagiarism is a confusing subject, and can often occur without the artist knowing it until it is too late. How do you know when it has occurred and how do you prove it? Read more to find out.
· 4 min read
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Taking on Social Media's New Intellectual Property Challenges
What did Gigi Hadid do for a third time that is getting her sued? And what can you do to prevent being sued for the same reason?
· 4 min read
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How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights When Collaborating with Others
When working with others, it pays to have clear agreements about ownership of the project or intellectual property.
· 3 min read
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How to File a Patent
Before you can profit from your invention, there are several steps to take to get the right kind of protection you need. Find out how you file a patent application, whether you need a lawyer or can do it yourself, and what it means to have a patent pending.
· 6 min read
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Are Literary Parodies Protected Under the First Amendment?
Parody and satire have entertained humans for millennia—but tread carefully if you don't want to infringe on a copyright.
· 5 min read
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Defend Your Trademark with a Cease and Desist Letter
Your efforts to build a brand can be thwarted by trademark infringers who can besmirch your reputation by offering inferior goods and services under your trademark. Learn how cease and desist letters can help stop trademark infringement.
· 4 min read
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Defend Your Trademark with a Certification of Cease and Desist
Trademark infringement can sap your business of sales while doing damage to hard-earned brand reputation. Learn how a certification of cease and desist can help you enforce your rights and stop infringement.
· 3 min read
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Avoid Infringement by Getting Copyright Permission
Need to reuse someone else's creative work?
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