Intellectual Property

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

Beware the patent troll
Patent trolls make money by buying and attempting to enforce patents, but there are ways to protect yourself.
March 15, 2023 · 2 min read
How to copyright technical drawings
You can protect your technical drawings and blueprints with a copyright. Learn more about how to register your copyright, why it is important to do so, and more.
March 14, 2023 · 3 min read
How to copyright a building
March 14, 2023 · 3 min read
How to copyright a sound recording
Registering a copyright for a sound recording isn't complicated, but there are several things you should know before you proceed.
March 14, 2023 · 3 min read
How to copyright a book or novel
If you've written a book or novel you've already got a copyright, but if you want to protect your work with the full power of the law, you'll need to register it.
March 14, 2023 · 3 min read
What does patent pending mean?
The phrase patent pending gets used a lot, but what does it mean? Find out what it means to be pending a patent, how you are still protected while the patent is pending, and why pending patents are helpful.
March 14, 2023 · 4 min read
How lawyers help file patent applications
A good patent attorney can make a complicated process easier
March 14, 2023 · 4 min read
What can you patent
Not every idea you have can be protected with a patent. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has strict rules for what can be patented. Find out more.
March 14, 2023 · 4 min read
Design patent vs. utility patent
A patent can provide powerful protection for your invention—but not all patents are created equal. Learn the difference between utility and design patents, and how each might apply to your invention.
March 14, 2023 · 3 min read
Securing copyright protection: The importance of doing your research
If you want to apply for copyright protection, you need to conduct a copyright search. This article explains how you should conduct a search if you want to be thorough and protect yourself from an infringement lawsuit.
March 13, 2023 · 3 min read