Intellectual Property

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

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.
November 24, 2023 · 4 min read
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.
November 21, 2023 · 4 min read
Do I Need to Copyright my Website?
Businesses have a variety of copyright options to protect their website and content.
November 15, 2023 · 3 min read
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.
November 8, 2023 · 4 min read
Managing your company's intellectual capital
Understanding intellectual capital management (ICM) can be essential to the success of your business. Help maximize the value and effectiveness of your company and personnel's total knowledge by learning the basics of ICM.
November 1, 2023 · 3 min read
Use a bill of materials to plan your patent submission
If your business is involved in manufacturing or production, it's likely you already have a document that will make submitting a patent much, much easier. Find out how a BOM can help with the process.
October 31, 2023 · 3 min read
How Long Does It Take to Register a Trademark?
Once you have a name, slogan, logo, or phrase for your product or service, file a trademark application as soon as possible, as it often takes a year to receive final approval.
October 13, 2023 · 4 min read
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.
October 11, 2023 · 4 min read
Is your great idea copyrightable?
If you are an idea maker with a brilliant new concept, the last thing you want to do is sit and wait. Learn about the basics of copyright before proceeding.
October 4, 2023 · 5 min read
Understanding digital rights management
Copyright registration of digital content has limited ability to protect creative works. Digital rights management (DRM) is a way to increase protection, but it's necessary to understand its benefits and limitations.
October 3, 2023 · 4 min read