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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Is It Time to File a Provisional Application for Patent?
Learn what you need to know before plunking down your dough for a provisional patent and when to file one.
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Patent Squatters: Is It Possible to Patent an Invention that Everyone's Been Using for Years?
Can you patent a new product that stems from an old favorite?
· 5 min read
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What Are Patent Drawings?
Drawings are a critical part of the patent and usually the first and biggest step in drafting a patent. Find out more about patent drawings and their role in utility, design, and provisional applications.
· 4 min read
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Can You Patent an Idea? The Complete Guide
Under U.S. law, you cannot patent an idea, but you may be able to protect your idea by bringing it to life. Learn how ideas differ from inventions.
· 12 min read
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Before Applying for a Patent: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
Inventing is hard, but knowing when to file your patent can be even harder. These 3 questions will help you decide when you're ready.
· 4 min read
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What Are Common Law Trademark Rights?
Common law trademark rights are automatic protections that arise from actually using a trademark in commerce and it could complicate your path to trademark registration.
· 4 min read
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Understanding Trademark Tarnishment
Learn what trademark tarnishment actually is, how to avoid it and the steps that you should take if your trademark has been tarnished.
· 3 min read
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What Is a Service Mark and How Do You Register for One?
Most of us recognize the trademarks of famous brands. But what about a service mark? Learn what service marks are and how they differ from trademarks.
· 6 min read
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What Is a Trade Secret? Definition and Examples
A trade secret is easy to establish and, with the right protections in place, can give you federal protection of your company’s intellectual property.
· 6 min read
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Understanding Your Trademark License Agreement
If you want to use another company's trademark on your own products or want to allow another business to use your mark, using a trademark license agreement can protect your rights.
· 3 min read
