Intellectual Property

Protect your work from copycats. Learn the difference between trademarks, copyrights, and patents so you can safeguard your intellectual property.

How to copyright a book or novel
If you've written a book or novel you've already got a copyright, but if you want to protect your work with the full power of the law, you'll need to register it.
March 14, 2023 · 3 min read
What are trademark office actions?
March 14, 2023 · 3 min read
What does patent pending mean?
The phrase patent pending gets used a lot, but what does it mean? Find out what it means to be pending a patent, how you are still protected while the patent is pending, and why pending patents are helpful.
March 14, 2023 · 4 min read
Patent office action: What is it and how do I respond?
It’s not uncommon to get an Office action when you apply for a patent. What is an Office action? How should you respond? Find out more about what these are, and how to handle them.
March 14, 2023 · 5 min read
How lawyers help file patent applications
A good patent attorney can make a complicated process easier
March 14, 2023 · 4 min read
What are the parts of a patent application
There are lots of parts to the patent application, and each requires a lot of research, planning, and hard work to get right. Find out more about what it takes to create a good patent application.
March 14, 2023 · 5 min read
What can you patent
Not every idea you have can be protected with a patent. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has strict rules for what can be patented. Find out more.
March 14, 2023 · 4 min read
Design patent vs. utility patent
A patent can provide powerful protection for your invention—but not all patents are created equal. Learn the difference between utility and design patents, and how each might apply to your invention.
March 14, 2023 · 3 min read
Securing copyright protection: The importance of doing your research
If you want to apply for copyright protection, you need to conduct a copyright search. This article explains how you should conduct a search if you want to be thorough and protect yourself from an infringement lawsuit.
March 13, 2023 · 3 min read
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.
March 13, 2023 · 2 min read