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Understanding the Patent Examination Process

In innovation and technology, patents stand as guardians of intellectual property. Serving not only as a legal right but also as a catalyst for progress, patents protect inventors' creations, ensuring their ideas remain their own.

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Understanding End-User License Agreements

When you create a product or concept, you may expect that you will be properly compensated for your work and that others will use it only according to your specifications. In reality, you may find that people are eager to take credit for—or illegally distribute—your work.

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Common Misconceptions About Copyrights

Copyrights are vital intellectual property tools often used to protect original works of authorship, including dramatic, musical, artistic, literary works, and creative expressions. Also, having copyright protection allows you to prevent other people from copying your creative ideas and original works.

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The Difference Between Joint Copyright Ownership and Collective Work

The internet and digital media have spawned tremendous opportunities for those creating original work. There have always been outlets for creators. What is different now is not just the type of outlets at your disposal, but consumer demand for content of every kind.

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4 Factors That Determine Whether a Copyright Was Infringed

Copyright law gives copyright holders certain exclusive rights over their works and creations. When you are a copyright holder, others cannot use your works unless they have your permission, or the use qualifies as “fair use” under the law.

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What Is the First-to-File Rule?

If you’re an inventor or innovator in your field, you know how important it is to protect your intellectual property so you can continue doing the work you love and be able to rightfully profit off of what you’ve created. However, filing for a patent isn’t always an easy process and many people find it helpful to work with a patent attorney.

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What You Need to Know About Patent Drawings

The Constitution of the United States specifically protects intellectual property with the clause: "To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries."

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When Does an Invention Qualify as “Useful?”

If you’re an expert or innovator in your field and you come up with a new idea or tool, you’ll naturally want to protect this and find a way to benefit from your creation.

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Can Someone Use the Same Trademark for a Different Product

The short answer is: It depends. There are certain factors that should be taken into consideration when determining whether or not you can use the same trademark for a different product without getting into legal trouble.

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Understanding Trademark Classification

A trademark is an important legal tool for businesses and individuals who want to protect their brand. It helps distinguish a business’s goods or services from those of other companies.

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