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Overlap Between Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents

A common error is to regard the above forms of intellectual property as mutually exclusive. To the contrary, some things can be simultaneously protected under mark, copyright and patent law. Accordingly, you have various options with respect to filing mark, copyright and/or paten...

What is the difference between a Trademark, Copyright and Patent? Part 3

I've a prepared three-part legal guide addressing what a trademark, copyright and patent are. This is Part 3. Patent Defined - Typically, when people refer to a patent, they are referring to a utility patent. A utility patent is an issuance by the United States Patent and Trade...

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What is the difference between a Trademark, Copyright and Patent? Part 2

I've a prepared three-part legal guide addressing what a trademark, copyright and patent are. This is Part 2. Copyright Defined - A copyright is essentially a bundle of rights - the rights to reproduce, distribute copies, display, perform, and prepare derivative works. 17 U.S.C. ...

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What's the Difference Between a Trademark, Copyright and Patent? Part 1

I've a prepared three-part legal guide addressing what a trademark, copyright and patent are. This is Part 1. Trademark Defined - A mark is a word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination thereof that is used (or which a person or entity has a bona fide intent to use) in co...

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