Self-employed individuals often create something, but how can they protect their brainstorming? There are ways for them to protect their ideas and creations by applying for patents, but sometimes this process takes too long. There are also laws in place to make sure that companies get compensated when their ideas are stolen, but these laws only apply if the creator is working … [Read more...] about Self-Employed Individuals Often Create Something, But How They Can Protect Their Brainstorming
Trademarks
Why Startups Shouldn’t Overlook International Trademark Protection
The process of running a startup is full of excitement and potential. That being said, it can also be a stressful situation and you may want to focus only on the immediate needs of your business while you get your footing. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this approach but there is definitely a place for thinking ahead when running a startup. Even if you’re at the very … [Read more...] about Why Startups Shouldn’t Overlook International Trademark Protection
5 Reasons You Should Register Your Trademark
A trademark represents a company or product. If you go to the trouble of coming up with a particular trademark, it makes sense that you would want to protect it. Why Register your Trademark? There are many reasons why you should register your trademark, including protecting yourself from unregistered trademark infringement in various situations. For example, did you know … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons You Should Register Your Trademark
How Intellectual Property Affects Your Business
You may not realize it, but you deal with intellectual property (IP) every day. If you own a website, that website is your intellectual property. The way you deal with IP yours and others can directly impact the success of your business. What is Intellectual Property? Registered patent attorney Patricia McQueeney (http://www.brinkleymcnerney.com) explains, "[Intellectual … [Read more...] about How Intellectual Property Affects Your Business
Protect Your Business with Trademarks and Copyrights
So you've put all this work into your business: you've got a name, you've made some marketing materials, even written some things for your customers. If you don't want your competitors to be able to take what you've done and exploit it, though, you're going to need to take some steps to protect yourself. What's in a Name? Your name is one of the most important assets your … [Read more...] about Protect Your Business with Trademarks and Copyrights