Many small businesses and startups have developed novel ideas for products that have the potential to generate significant revenue. As an entrepreneur, one must be concerned with protecting their intellectual property (IP). As discussed in a previous article a business’ IP includes trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, as well as patents. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a patent is an intellectual property right granted to an inventor that prevents others from … [Read more...] about Intellectual Property: Patent Strategy, Considerations for Small Business
Kurt Haskell
Intellectual Property: Does Your Small Business Need a Trademark, Servicemark?
Many small business owners rarely give much thought to building a brand and creating an “intellectual property” (IP) portfolio for their business. When business advisors bring up the subject of consciously creating intellectual property, it is often misunderstood to mean patents. While patent protection can be extremely important for certain types of businesses, it is only one type of IP that can create value for the business. This article will be the first in a series of articles that discuss … [Read more...] about Intellectual Property: Does Your Small Business Need a Trademark, Servicemark?