Understanding the three pillars of intellectual property protection.
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind. The three main types of IP protection are patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Protect inventions. Exclusive rights for 20 years.
Protect brand identifiers. Lasts forever if renewed.
Protect creative works. Lasts 70+ years.
Protects brand names, logos, slogans. Filed with the USPTO. Lasts indefinitely with renewal.
Protects inventions and processes. Utility, Design, and Plant patents. Lasts 20 years.
Protects books, music, art, software, films. Automatic on creation, registration adds legal benefits.