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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How to Buy Expired Patents
A patent gives an inventor a limited time of exclusive ownership. If the patent expires, it's possible for someone else to buy it. Find out how to buy an expired patent.
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What a Business Method Patent Is
A business method patent allows an inventor to protect their new idea for a way of doing business that involves a specific use of technology. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply for a business method patent.
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Trademarks, Publicity, and the Presidency
Can U.S. presidents protect their names and faces with trademarks? And, on the flip side, is it OK to use the president's name or image on a product? Find out how trademarks and other intellectual property rights apply to the commander in chief.
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Protect Your Brand Like a Celebrity
Celebrities work hard to build and maintain a valuable brand. Here are four celebrity brand protection strategies you can use in your own business.
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What Constitutes Patent Infringement?
Patent litigation can be frightening. Take control of the risk and understand the three things you need to know about patent infringement: basic patent law, the patent in question, and the alleged infringement.
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How to Get a Patent in 5 Steps
Applying for a patent is a long and sometimes complex process, but the process can be broken down in these five steps. Find out how to get started researching your patent, drafting the application, and what to do while you wait for an official response.
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How to Protect an 'Idea'
To bring your idea out into the world, you first need to protect it. Learn how to be develop your ideas so that they're patentable. Innovation starts with the "hows."
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When Is the Right Time to Trademark Your Brand?
The best business strategy is to think about trademarks from the very beginning—ideally, when you're choosing your business name and logo and forming your business entity.
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Can I Use an Abandoned Trademark?
Trademarks are alive—they grow, they change, and sometimes they die.
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Lifestyle Influencers: How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
Whether you're just learning how to start a blog or you've already got a dedicated blog readership, you should know about copyrights and trademarks, so that your work will be protected.
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