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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The Basics of Patent Assignments
What is a patent assignment, what are the requirements to make it valid, and why would a business enter into a patent assignment agreement? Read on to find answers to these questions and more.
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What to Do if You're the Victim of Cybersquatting
What do you do if someone has already registered the name of your business or product as a domain? Worse yet, what if the domain owner is using the site to harm your business? And what can you do to prevent cybersquatting in the first place? Get answers here.
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Resolving Domain Name Disputes Online: Lay Claim to Your Domain
Calvin Klein did it. Julia Roberts did it, too. And they did it online. These superstars wrested back control of registered domain names containing their well-recognized names using online dispute resolution. And you don't have to be rich or famous to do the same thing when you expand your successful start-up to the online global market.
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Understanding Digital Distribution Rights
Now that you've created your digital masterpiece, you're ready to share it with the world. Your first step is to understand your digital distribution rights. Here's what you need to know.
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Understanding a Deed of Assignment for Intellectual Property
A deed of transfer is used to change the ownership of intellectual property, a common occurrence in business. Explore how and when to use one.
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What Kinds of Works Are Protected by Copyright?
Copyright is an important part of protecting your creative work. Read on to learn what kinds of works are safeguarded by law.
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Trademarks: After Your Mark Is Registered
Trademark registration provides important protection, but it's your responsibility to keep your registration active and enforce your rights.
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How to Reply to a Cease and Desist Letter
There are many ways to respond to a cease and desist letter. Instead of panicking, which is often the first response, or ignoring it, learn what to do if you get served with a cease and desist letter, including how to tell if the claim is legitimate.
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Do I Need to Copyright My Website?
Businesses have a variety of copyright options to protect their website and content.
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Does Your Website Violate Copyright Law?
Just because web content is easily accessible doesn't mean it's free. Much of the material on the internet is copyrighted and if you're using articles or photos that belong to someone else on your site, you may be breaking the law.
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