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Occasionally, a research scientist encounters one of the two other main forms of intellectual property rights, copyright and trademark. Each form rarely has any direct impact on the scientist’s ability to perform the responsibilities of employment, but whenever one becomes applicable, a minimal understanding of how they work can help the scientist figure out what needs to be done.
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