Intellectual Property Basics
Start here if you're new to intellectual property. Learn all about copyrights, trademarks, patents, and more.
NIL: How LegalZoom Can Help Student-Athletes with a Name, Image, and Likeness Game Plan
Setting up a business as a collegiate athlete doesn't have to be complicated. LegalZoom's NIL Game Plan simplifies the process.
When and How to Use a Release of Liability Form
A release of liability form is designed to safeguard you against lawsuits by planning for and addressing potential disputes.
Selling a Patent, Copyright, or Trademark
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are all forms of intellectual property and just like any other property, intellectual property can be bought,…
Copyright vs. Trademark: What's the Difference?
Copyright and trademark overlap, and learning to unwind those overlapping rights is a great way to explain what each one protects.
How to Check if a Trademark Is Already Registered
You can avoid legal trouble and countless headaches by being proactive to ensure you don't infringe on another company's trademark.
Copyright Submission Guidelines
When you register work with the Copyright Office, you submit a deposit—one or more copies of the work—along with the application. Usually, if the…
How to Trademark a Logo
Trademarking your company's logo is an essential step to protect your rights. It's also a complex process that requires expert legal assistance.
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
Learn how to protect your intellectual property rights—from copyrights to patents.
Intellectual Property Assignment: What It Is and How to Make One
Just as with buying and selling physical property, transferring the ownership of intellectual property is an important part of doing business.…
Three Ways to Protect Your Original Idea
There are different ways to protect original ideas. The method you choose depends on the kind of idea you have.