Intellectual Property

If you’ve got a great idea, invention or trade secret, you need to protect it. The steps involved in filing for patents, trademarks or copyrights are covered in this section, along with additional resources that can help you safeguard your intellectual properties, such as having employees or vendors sign non-disclosure agreements.

  • Personal data is not the only thing protected on the internet. Digital works (including text, movies, music and art) are copyrighted and protected via the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The DMCA offers a number of ...
  • Intellectual property is a term used to describe trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyright. Protecting your intellectual property is an important part of your business, particularly if you are looking to trademark your ...

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