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Before You Apply for a Patent
Before you file a patent application, think about whether your invention merits the hefty patent filing fees.

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Got a great invention? Learn the basics about patent searching, and about filing a patent application or a provisional patent application.

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After you obtain a patent, a bigger challenge looms: How do you profit from your patented innovation? Here are the basics.

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You're probably aware that copyright protects your artwork, music and writing. But what is a copyright, and how do you get one?

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Okay, you came up with a great business name or logo. How do you protect it--and make sure you're not infringing another trademark?

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