Patents
America is the great land of innovation. More and more new ideas are created everyday. In turn, more and more wealth is created, both for inventor and the greater economy as a whole.
However, defining who is the rightful inventor of an new idea, is a vital step in the process. As an inventor, scientist, or creator, you must ensure that others do not wrongfully profit from your idea. Furthermore, without Intellectual Property Protection, others may legally claim your idea and profit from it. If you act too late, there may be nothing you can do about it.
Depending on the type of idea you want to protect, there are several ways you can protect your innovation.
Trademarks
A trademark is a word, phrase, logo or other symbol, used to identify a product, the source of a product and the manufacturer or merchant. You can register a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Copyrights
A copyright is a right to prevent others from using your originally authored work, such as a book, software, art or music. You can register a Copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Patent Protection
Inventions that are new and non-obvious can be protected through a patent. You are granted protection for up to 20 years! You can apply for a patent at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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