Intellectual property isn’t just for tech giants or big brands. If you have a business name, create content, invent products, or keep valuable information confidential, IP is part of your toolkit. This post introduces the four main types of intellectual property and how they can help you grow and protect your business.
The four main types:
- Trademarks: Protect names, logos, slogans. https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics
- Copyrights: Cover original works like writing, art, music. https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/
- Patents: Safeguard inventions and processes. https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics
- Trade secrets: Protect confidential business information.
Steps:
1. Inventory your IP.
2. Decide protection mode.
3. Track licenses and deadlines.
4. Enforce rights when necessary.
Helpful resources:
- https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics
- https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks
- https://www.copyright.gov/
- https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/trade-secret-policy
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