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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What Is a Trademark Office Action?
After you file your application for trademark registration, you may be sent an official notice from the government called an office action. Learn what office actions are, why you get them, and how to respond.
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Why It's a Good Idea to Register Your Trademark
When starting a business, many owners frequently overlook one vital early step.
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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.
· 4 min read
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365 Business Slogan Ideas for 2025
A few simple words can change everything. Take a look—the perfect slogan for your brand might be waiting below.
· 10 min read
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How to Know if an Image Is Copyrighted
There are a few ways to find out if an image is copyrighted, such as conducting a search, identifying the copyright symbol, or seeing a watermark.
· 9 min read
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Understanding Your Trademark License Agreement
If you want to use another company's trademark on your own products or want to allow another business to use your mark, using a trademark license agreement can protect your rights. Find out more about required provisions and considerations today.
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Royalties for Cover Songs
Performing cover songs can be a lucrative gig—especially if you're good. But if you haven't paid royalties or secured the rights to perform them, you could be in trouble.
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Four Steps to Protect Your App and Yourself
Developing an app opens up a variety of legal considerations from liability to intellectual property. These four easy steps will help you protect your app from competitors and protect you from your app’s users.
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Copyright Assignment: A How-To Guide
1. Overview A company’s ability to buy and sell property is essential to its long-term life and vitality. Although it does not take up physical space, an excess of intellectual property can burden a company, directing limited funds towards maintaining registrations, defending against third-party claims, and creating and marketing a final product. Selling unused or surplus intellectual property can have an immediate positive effect on a company’s finances, generating revenue and decreasing costs.
· 9 min read
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What Is a Copyright License?
A copyright license gives a licensee authorization to use a work from the copyright owner, usually in exchange for payment.
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