Intellectual Property

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

Plant patents: How has this altered farming practices?
The subject of plant patents may sound niche, but it affects every single one of us and the food we eat.
April 4, 2024 · 4 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
Invention submission companies: Scams or valuable services?
Many inventors have turned to invention submission companies that promise to evaluate their invention, research the patent, and contact manufacturers. Unfortunately, many of these companies have been under investigation for fraud by the FTC and other government agencies.
March 26, 2024 · 5 min read
Should your nonprofit register a trademark?
Registering a nonprofit trademark might seem unnecessary. It is easy to assume that having a common law trademark will protect your brand. But this is not the best course of action. Here's why.
February 23, 2024 · 3 min read
Filing an international trademark
Federal laws determine how you can register a trademark in other countries. Find out more about how to register a trademark in other countries, including fees, timelines, and how to get started.
February 20, 2024 · 3 min read
Copyright Assignment: A How-to Guide
February 13, 2024 · 11 min read
Soft Intellectual Property: What Is It and How Is It Valued?
Soft intellectual property is the life blood of content creators. Learn more about what soft intellectual property is and how it is valued.
February 12, 2024 · 4 min read
Responding to a patent office action
Getting an office action doesn’t always mean your patent application has been denied. Find out more about office actions and how to respond to them.
February 7, 2024 · 3 min read
How to patent an idea and become an inventor
How do you know when your idea is just an idea, as opposed to an idea that you could patent and put to profitable use?
February 7, 2024 · 3 min read