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How Do I Protect My Intellectual Property in the U.S?
How can I protect my business from intellectual property theft?
How should I protect my intellectual property?
How long does patent, trademark or copyright protection last?
Do I need to file for protection overseas?
How else can I protect my copyright and/or trademark?
How Do I Protect My Intellectual Property Abroad?
How can I prevent intellectual property theft abroad?
Do I need to file for protection overseas?
How do I register my trademark, patent, or copyright abroad?
How do I enforce my intellectual property rights in a foreign country?
How can I check the credentials of a potential foreign business partner?
How Do I Report Counterfeit and Falsely Labeled Goods?
Report Counterfeit or Pirated Goods
What is the difference between piracy and counterfeiting?
What intellectual property misappropriation constitutes a crime?
I suspect an item I purchased which claims to be “Made in the USA” really isn’t, where should I report this suspicion?
How can the U.S. Government assist me in obtaining and protecting my intellectual property rights?
Who in the U.S. Government can help me protect and enforce my intellectual property?
Global Partners
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Patents
What is a patent?
Types of patents
How do I register my patent?
Is my U.S. patent good in other countries?
How do I check to see if a patent is already registered?
Where can I ask a question about a U.S. patent?
Trademarks
What is a trademark?
How do I register a U.S. trademark?
How do I check if a trademark is already registered?
Does a U.S. trademark registration protect a trademark in a foreign country?
How do I prevent someone else from using a trademark similar to mine in the U.S.?
Where can I ask a question about a U.S. Trademark?
Copyrights
What is a copyright?
Do I have to register my copyright claim?
How do I register a copyright?
Is my copyright good in other countries?
Where can I ask a question about a U.S. copyright?
Trade Secrets
What is a trade secret?
Importance of IP
Why is intellectual property important?
Why should I protect my intellectual property?
Why should I protect my intellectual property abroad?
How serious a problem is counterfeiting and piracy?
Why should small businesses protect their intellectual property?
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