Intellectual Property Basics
Start here if you're new to intellectual property. Learn all about copyrights, trademarks, patents, and more.
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What Is a Trade Secret? Definition and Examples
A trade secret is easy to establish and, with the right protections in place, can give you federal protection of your company’s intellectual property.
· 6 min read
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The Basics: Provisional Patent vs. Utility Patent
Whether you plan on filing the documents yourself or getting professional advice, every inventor should know the differences.
· 5 min read
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Selling a Patent, Copyright, or Trademark
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are all forms of intellectual property, and just like any other property, intellectual property can be bought, sold, inherited, or otherwise transferred.
· 4 min read
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Three Ways to Protect Your Original Idea
There are different ways to protect original ideas. The method you choose depends on the kind of idea you have.
· 4 min read
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Royalties for Cover Songs
Performing cover songs can be a lucrative gig—especially if you're good. But if you haven't paid royalties or secured the rights to perform them, you could be in trouble.
· 3 min read
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Understanding Your Copyright License Agreement
When you own a copyrighted work, such as a book, article, play, or song, you have the right to decide if and how anyone else can use it. Giving permission to do so is called granting a license, which is a written contract giving the user authorization to use the work, usually in exchange for payment.
· 3 min read
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Understanding EULAs
An end-user license agreement (EULA) is a mechanism for a user to agree that the use of another's app, product, or concept does not transfer any ownership interest to the user.
· 3 min read
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What Is Intellectual Property?
IP protects original works of the mind, such as literary and artistic works, inventions, designs, and company names.
· 3 min read
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The Complete Guide to Intellectual Property
Trademarks, copyrights, and patents can be powerful tools to protect your business and creative works, learn how in our complete guide.
· 8 min read
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Trade Name vs. Business Name: What's the Difference?
A business can have both a legal or registered name and trade name—but there are important differences and requirements for each.
· 7 min read
