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Protects business and product names, logos, and slogans

For business and product owners

Attorney assistance available

No one else can use your trademark to sell similar products/services

You can file a federal lawsuit to stop competitors from using and profiting from your mark

Allows you to use the ® symbol and notify the public of your ownership

Can last forever, but must file maintenance forms at 5 years, 10 years, and every 10 years after that

Protects books, articles, plays, films, songs, photos, art, architectural works, software, etc.

For authors, artists, architects, and other creative professionals

Must be an actual piece of work, ideas alone cannot be registered

Attorney guidance available

Publicizes and helps prove your ownership

You can file a federal lawsuit against anyone who uses or profits from your work without permission

Typically lasts the creator’s lifetime, plus 70 years (can’t be renewed)

Temporarily protects your rights to an invention until you can file for a formal utility patent

For inventors who aren’t ready to file for a utility patent

You can immediately start labeling your invention as "patent pending"

Attorney assistance available

Keeps others from getting rights to your invention before you’re able to file a formal application

Lasts for one year (can’t be renewed, but you can refile)

For inventors

Attorney assistance included

Prevents others from making, using, or selling your invention without permission

Patents are considered property so you can sell or license yours

Lasts 20 years (can’t be renewed)

Protects how a product looks

For inventors and designers

Attorney assistance included

Prevents others from making, using, or selling your design without permission

Patents are considered property so you can sell or license yours

Lasts 15 years (can’t be renewed)