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Friday, July 18, 2008

Protect Your Intellectual Work and Creations - Intellectual Property

The first step to protecting your intellectual property is to identify what you can protect, and how to protect it.

Intellectual Property includes Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents.

Trademark
* Protect your business name and logo
* Prevent others from damaging your brand
* Requires use in commerce

Copyright
* Secure ownership with U.S. Patent Office
* Prevent unauthorized use or manufacturing
* Offered for both utility and design inventions

Patent
* Protect your original creative work
* Prevent unauthorized reproduction
* Does not require use in commerce

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