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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Selling Your Patent: What You Need to Know
A patent which grants ownership of an invention, but it won't pay you. There are a few ways you can generate a profit from your idea.
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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.
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Creating a Patent License Agreement
If you're a patent owner who's ready to create a patent license agreement, here's what you need to know before you get started—both about the different types of patent license agreements and how to draft them.
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Understanding Your Copyright License Agreement
When you own a copyrighted work, such as a book, article, play, or song, you have the right to decide if and how anyone else can use it. Giving permission to do so is called granting a license, which is a written contract giving the user authorization to use the work, usually in exchange for payment.
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How to Copyright a Photograph or Image
Copyright protection gives the owner of a photo or image several exclusive legal rights over its use and distribution. Here's how to make sure you're protecting your rights.
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How to Write a Book Copyright Page
For a legally enforceable copyright page, you’ll need a copyright notice and a rights reserved notice—and you’ll need to touch on a few major points.
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Legal Requirements for Registering Your Trademark
There are four basic requirements for filing a trademark (or service mark) with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Here's what to know.
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How to Register a Service Mark
Whereas trademarks are used for products, a service mark provides legal protection for branded services you provide.
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Trademark Law: 10 Things You Should Know
Your brand should receive the protection it deserves, making trademark law a valuable resource. Here’s a list of things you should know to get started.
· 8 min read
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5 Tips to Speed Up the Trademark Process
Registering a trademark can take anywhere from several months to a couple of years—but there are ways to speed up the process.
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