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Under United States patent law, a provisional application is a legal document filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), that establishes an early filing date, but which does not mature into an issued patent unless the applicant … Continue reading →

A trade secret is a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or compilation of information which is not generally known or reasonably ascertainable, by which a business can obtain an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In some jurisdictions, such … Continue reading →

There are two types of marketing research, primary and secondary research. Secondary research is information obtained from printed materials, library… basically from someone elses research. Primary research is information gathered from doing the research yourself. This could be standing in … Continue reading →

Intellectual Property (IP) is an idea made real. The tangible items or assets are owned by the creator. The items can be an original idea, or an improvement to some else’s idea. As long as the item is something you … Continue reading →

What is copyright? Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by law for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Copyright covers both published and unpublished works. What does copyright … Continue reading →