Intellectual Property

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

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.
January 30, 2023 · 3 min read
How do I trademark a clothing brand?
Protect your fashion designs and your brand by applying for available copyrights, design patents, and trademarks.
January 26, 2023 · 4 min read
Forms of copyright infringement
Copyright infringement occurs on a daily basis. Statistically speaking, you've probably infringed on someone's copyrights at some point in your life. Read on to learn more about types of infringement and some possible exceptions.
January 26, 2023 · 3 min read
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.
January 26, 2023 · 3 min read
How do you get a copyright on something?
One thing that makes copyright law so challenging is that copyright law requires analysis of creative works in the abstract. What gives your work that "something" that will result in copyright protection?
January 25, 2023 · 2 min read
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.
January 25, 2023 · 3 min read
Your trademark is registered! Now, protect your rights
January 25, 2023 · 4 min read
The basics: Provisional patent vs. utility patent
Whether you plan on filing the documents yourself or getting professional advice, every inventor should know about the differences between utility and provisional patents. Read more here.
January 6, 2023 · 5 min read
Why you should file a copyright
Until you register a copyright, you can expect limited protection. Here's what you need to know about copyright and registration.
January 6, 2023 · 3 min read
What is a trademark?
Find out how trademarks differ from copyrights and patents, what can be trademarked, and more.
January 6, 2023 · 2 min read