Patents vs. Copyrights vs. Trademarks vs. Trade Secrets: What Do You Really Need?
As you explore ways to protect your idea, you may have come up against the whole patents vs. copyrights vs. trademarks vs. trade secrets issue. These are four different types of intellectual property, all with varying requirements and protections. In some cases, it's entirely possible to manage things for yourself. In...
Patents vs. Copyrights vs. Trademarks vs. Trade Secrets: What Do You Really Need? Continue reading…US Trademark Requirements Part 2: Use in Commerce
A trademark's “use in commerce” is shorthand for saying a service or product is being offered across state lines. In other words, if you sell (or even offer for sale) your product or service, you might be able to say it’s used in commerce and qualifies for a trademark. If you have a website...
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Comprehensive Guide to International Patent Protection
Ultimate Guide: International Patent Protection
Comprehensive Guide to International Patent Protection Continue reading…National market dominance not enough for you? Well… this is the article for you!
If your invention is likely to have market adoption/demand outside of the US, then...
How to Invent Something in 10 Steps: Ultimate Guide
What!? I’m going to tell you how to invent??? You bet. And while this may make some of you inventors a little heated to hear this...but in my honest opinion, ANYONE can be an inventor. Here’s how…It’s so true that in life, difficult things to achieve are often the most...
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How Much Does a Patent Cost?
Inventors who are considering the protections of a patent and intellectual property protection often wonder: how much does a patent cost? There are several steps to consider, including determining if your invention has been made public or patented before and the fees assigned by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (