Intellectual Property
Protect your work from copycats. Learn the difference between trademarks, copyrights, and patents so you can safeguard your intellectual property.
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Four Steps to Protect Your App and Yourself
Developing an app opens up a variety of legal considerations from liability to intellectual property. These four easy steps will help you protect your app from competitors and protect you from your app’s users.
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What Is a Copyright License?
A copyright license gives a licensee authorization to use a work from the copyright owner, usually in exchange for payment.
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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.
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How to Write a Book Copyright Page
For a legally enforceable copyright page, you’ll need a copyright notice and a rights reserved notice—and you’ll need to touch on a few major points.
· 8 min read
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Legal Requirements for Registering Your Trademark
There are four basic requirements for filing a trademark (or service mark) with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Here's what to know.
· 10 min read
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Trademark Law: 10 Things You Should Know
Your brand should receive the protection it deserves, making trademark law a valuable resource. Here’s a list of things you should know to get started.
· 8 min read
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5 Tips to Speed Up the Trademark Process
Registering a trademark can take anywhere from several months to a couple of years—but there are ways to speed up the process.
· 4 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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Trademark a Design
Trademark protection can protect your designs and logos. Find out how to get started with this easy-to-follow explanation of how the registration process works, how much it costs, and how long it takes.
· 3 min read
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State Trademark or Federal Trademark: Which One Is Right for You?
Trademarks can be registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or they can be registered with your state. Find out the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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