Intellectual Property

A trademark identifies a product or service, and it is common for companies to have one. It is not a requirement for a business to register a trademark, but doing so gives the owner more rights and protections. According to FindLaw, you can register a trademark...

Things such as a symbol, word or phrase, or a design may differentiate your goods or services from others on the market. Think, for example, of the Nike Swoosh or the McDonald’s golden arches. Should competitors use the same or similar markings, it might have effects...

As an entrepreneur, you know how difficult it can be to get even brilliant ideas to consumers. After all, the marketplace is incredibly crowded with both brick-and-mortar and online stores seemingly everywhere. To help your business stand out from others, you have...

Any intellectual property your company has might include strategies, processes and unique traits that set your organization apart from any other. When this information falls into the wrong hands, your business as you know it could face serious problems. Keeping your...

Perhaps you are launching a new business, or perhaps you are about to release innovative new products to the general public. Protecting your intellectual property (IP) rights, such as trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets or proprietary know-how, is essential. Here...

Before becoming large corporations, many business ventures were small startups. Even though small businesses do not always succeed, thousands launch every single day. In fact, according to SalesForce, American entrepreneurs started more than 4.4 million small...

Intellectual property differentiates your business from competitors. The unique ideas, products and strategies embedded in your company allow you to capitalize on opportunities and success. If such information makes it into the wrong hands, the very core of your...

United States law allows creative professionals to protect their original works. As noted on Copyright.gov, “works” may include photos, books and software programs. Any audio or visual work that you create reflecting a “tangible form of expression” qualifies for...

When you have a business, it is important to protect your intellectual property. It is easy to get a patent or copyright and know when you need one, but when it comes to trademarks, you might be confused about whether you have one or how to make it official. The...