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Copyrighting
Copyrighting is extremely important when protecting original works of authorship. We provide an overview of copyright law, copyright infringement and alternatives to copyrighting.

Patents
The U.S. patent system awards patents to the first to invent, not the first to file an application. Therefore, proving an earlier invention could be critical to maintaining patents rights for an invention.

Trademarks
Get legal information about your rights as the owner of a trademark, registering with the Patent and Trademark Office, and nationwide trademark protection under the Lanham Act.

Trade Secrets
Trade secrets are essential in protecting your business formulas. Learn more about trade secrets and the law, the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and trade secret protection.