By: Marsha Kelly
As an entrepreneur and small business owner, some of the most precious assets are intangible and are considered, rather than real or physical, intellectual property.
As you protect your valuable tangible property with insurance, legal records, and locks, you may defend your ideas and inventions similarly.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS AND PATENTS
First, you’ll have to be aware of the difference between the different kinds of intellectual property protection. Do you require a patent or trademark or copyright for your specific company usage?
Patents
The objective of a patent is to protect creations.
It’s a right which is awarded to the inventor of the national government that authorizes the inventor to stop people from selling, manufacturing or using their invention for a specified period.
The US patent system has been designed to promote devices which are distinct and encourage society. There are 3 distinct classes of patents:
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