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Copyright and Fair Use Now Included in Elementary Curriculum

The MPAA and RIAA want to educate children on copyright, and to do so, they have released a new curriculum. The curriculum titled, “Be a Creator” will educate children in kindergarten through 6th grade on the value of copyright. Adding ...

Trademark Squatters Causing Issues for Expanding Companies

Many companies attempting to enter the Chinese market quickly reach a roadblock due to trademark “squatters.” These individuals target thriving brands in other countries and register them as a trademark in China. When these companies then expand to China, they ...

The Three-Part Patentability Test: Does Your Invention Pass?

If you are thinking of patenting your invention, U.S. law requires the invention to pass through a series of tests. These tests determine if the invention meets the requirements to receive a patent. The test examines three areas; utility, novelty, ...

Are International Patents Worth It?

The United States patent only protects your invention in the US and its territories. So, is it worth the time and money to invest in patents internationally? The answer varies depending on a person’s circumstances. When applying for international patents, ...

How to Establish the Commercial Identity of Your Arizona Business

In households around the world company names like Wal-Mart and Apple are commonly known and discussed in relation to what the company distributes and markets. A company name is important for the establishment of advertising and the foundation of a ...

The Different Types of Trademarks

If your reading this you probably have an interest in Trademarks and have a general sense of what one is, but for those of you who don’t know, a trademark is a distinctive word, phrase, logo, symbol , slogan or ...

The Three Types of Patents

If you are someone who is interested in attaining a patent then it is important to arm yourself with the knowledge and understanding to best protect your product A patent is the most common, effective, and valuable intellectual property right ...

How to Effectively Prepare Your Patent Application

Once you have gone through the processes of understanding how a patent works and determining if no one else has already patented your idea you are ready to start preparing your patent application. A patent application is a formal request ...

Can My Invention Be Patented?

This question depends on if your invention or product idea meets the three criteria for patentability that the United States Patent and Trademark Office examiner evaluates when reviewing a patent application. 1. Patentable Subject Matter The most important question when ...

What are Royalties and How Do I Get Them?

Royalties are the monies paid to an inventor or creator every time their creation is sold or used. Royalties can be collected in any type of industry: print royalties, mechanical royalties, music royalties, and patent and trademark royalties. The money ...

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