Intellectual Property

How to make sure your startup owns what you build (Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Licensing)

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Protecting Intellectual Property: An Easy Guide for Startups Dealing with intellectual property issues is a major headache for startu...8 min read

Copyright vs. Trademark vs. Patent vs. License: Everything You Need to Know Read our guide on copyrights, trademarks, patents, and licenses so that ...5 min read

How to Patent an Idea: 5 Easy Steps to Complete Learning how to patent your ideas is an important process to make sure t...12 min read

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How Long Does a Patent Last: Everything You Need to Know In general, a utility patent lasts 20 years from the filing date and a d...6 min read

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Registered Trademark Symbol A registered trademark symbol, designated by ®, is a symbol that provide...1 min read

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Trademark Cease and Desist Letter This trademark cease and desist letter can be used as the first communic...

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Copyright A copyright is a type of legal protection given to content creators and ...6 min read

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