Intellectual Property Basics

Start here if you're new to intellectual property. Learn all about copyrights, trademarks, patents, and more.

Trade Name vs. Business Name: What's the Difference?
A business can have both a legal or registered name and trade name—but there are important differences and requirements for each.
August 13, 2024 · 8 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.
August 6, 2024 · 5 min read
Do You Need an Attorney to Get a Copyright?
Registering your own copyright isn't hard to do but, depending on your circumstances, it might make sense to consult an experienced copyright attorney.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Copyright Submission Guidelines
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
What Is Intellectual Property?
IP protects original works of the mind, such as literary and artistic works, inventions, designs, and company names.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
What Are the Limitations of Copyright Protections?
As a creator, copyright law protects you from those who would copy and exploit your work for financial gain. However, copyright protection has some limits you should know about.
July 22, 2024 · 4 min read
What Is a Synchronization License?
Whether you're using a popular recording in your company's web presentation or just posting a cool video of your toddler singing one of today's hits, you'll need a synchronization license for that music before you put the content out into the world.
July 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Top 5 intellectual property disputes
Intellectual property disputes are incredibly common. Find out what intellectual property is and what your rights are.
April 5, 2024 · 3 min read
Posting cover songs on YouTube? What you need to know
Songs are protected by copyright, and if you don’t get the right licenses, your YouTube cover song could be removed and you risk losing your entire channel.
April 3, 2024 · 6 min read
Three things you can do to protect your intellectual property
In the murky world of intellectual property, it is easy to confuse copyright, patent, and trademark law. But understanding these three very different legal areas is often the key to effectively protecting your intellectual property from would-be IP thieves.
April 3, 2024 · 4 min read