Intellectual Property

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

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.
November 10, 2022 · 4 min read
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.
November 10, 2022 · 3 min read
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, sold, inherited, or otherwise transferred.
November 10, 2022 · 3 min read
The 5 things you must do to protect your trademark
Federal trademark registration can protect your trademark nationwide. But many people don't understand that filing a trademark application is just one step toward choosing, protecting, and enforcing a trademark. Here's what else you need to know.
November 10, 2022 · 3 min read
The value of a trademark: What it can do for your business
The millions of dollars spent on advertising and marketing won’t matter much if a future customer is confused about what company is selling the product that they are interested in and buys a similar product from a different company than they intended.
November 10, 2022 · 4 min read
Can I use an abandoned trademark?
Trademarks are alive—they grow, they change, and sometimes they die.
November 8, 2022 · 2 min read
How much does it cost to get a copyright?
Costs vary depending on what you are registering and how you choose to file your copyright.
November 8, 2022 · 3 min read
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.
November 2, 2022 · 4 min read
Applying and filing for a trademark
Filing for a trademark can protect your brand. This simple guide talks you through filing the paperwork, what it costs, and more.
November 2, 2022 · 5 min read
Should I trademark my name?
Celebrities from Frank Sinatra to Beyonce have trademarked their famous names. Should you trademark your name too? Find out whether your name can be trademarked and what you’ll need to do.
November 2, 2022 · 4 min read