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Business Copyright, Patent, and Trademark IssuesBusinesses today must take care to protect important copyrights, trademarks, and patents, and to keep from violating the rights of others in these areas. Here is the essential information you need to know about these important issues.
Using Copyrighted Work: the Fair Use Doctrine
If you want to use copyrighted work in your business, you should be aware of the fair use doctrine. Registering Your Patent
If you have discovered or invented something you use in your business, you can register the patent for this invention. Here is the information you need to register this patent. Securing a Copyright
Here is the process to use if you want to secure a copyright on a creative work Registering a Trademark or Service Mark
If you have a trademark or service mark that you want to register, here is the process to use. Trademarks and Service Marks
If you have created a trademark for your business, you want to protect it. This article discusses the difference between a trademark and a service mark and on filing a trademark or service mark application. |
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