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Intellectual Property: What It is, and How to Protect It

Intellectual Property Attorneys

Updated on Oct 1, 2011

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In the broadest sense, intellectual property is the product of the mind. Any original idea you can come up with, whether it’s scientific innovation or artistic expression, is your intellectual property. It belongs to you because you created it. Intellectual property covers just about everything you create for commercial use, like your company’s name, proprietary technology, websites, videos, slogans, logos and even the fine print at the bottom of your advertisements. You might be surprised to find out how much intellectual property you actually own.

As the creator, you have exclusive rights to your intellectual property. You get to decide how it used, and to benefit from that use. Any applications or derivatives of your idea must be licensed by you. Like any other product, it takes time and effort to create intellectual property. You worked hard to craft something unique and special, so it makes sense to protect it. An expert copyright lawyer can help you protect even your most intangible assets.

Your intellectual property is just as valuable as any physical asset of your company, but unfortunately, it is also the easiest to steal. The digital frontier has brought new opportunities in electronic theft as well as commerce. CCG and Associates Consulting can help you defend your intellectual property against infringement. Our team of experienced attorneys can lead you through the process of registering your intellectual property for all applicable copyrights, trademarks and patents. In addition we will aid you in detecting and deterring any future unauthorized use. Call us for a free consultation today at 888.784.4448, or visit us on the web at www.ismybrandprotected.com.

Defending an idea can be a difficult, uphill battle. Let CCG and Associates worry about protecting your idea, so that you can focus on developing the next one.

Author: Burton Shepherd
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