How Do Trademarks Differ From Copyrights?
The copyright laws protect original works of expression, but specifically do not protect names, titles or short phrases. This is where trademark protection comes in. Under state and federal laws, …
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What Is A Trade Secret?
A trade secret is any valuable business information that is not generally known but would be of benefit to a competitor. The information cannot be already in the public domain; it must have …
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What Does A Copyright Protect?
Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer …
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Is My Copyright Good In Other Countries?
The United States has copyright relations with more than 100 countries throughout the world, and as a result of these agreements, we honor each other`s citizens` copyrights. However, the United …
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Are There Any Special Mailing Requirements?
The only requirement is that all three elements, the application, the copy or copies of the work, and the $30 filing fee, be sent in the same package. Many people send their material to us by …
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