Before You Apply for a Patent
Before you file a patent application, think about whether your invention merits the hefty patent filing fees.
The Patent Application Process
Got a great invention? Learn the basics about patent searching, and about filing a patent application or a provisional patent application.
Inventions and Profits
After you obtain a patent, a bigger challenge looms: How do you profit from your patented innovation? Here are the basics.
Copyright Laws
You're probably aware that copyright protects your artwork, music and writing. But what is a copyright, and how do you get one?
Trademark Law
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?
Trade Secrets
Does your business have confidential information that you want to protect? Learn the basics about trade secrets here.
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Nolo's Intellectual Property Blog
"Dear Rich" is Nolo's intellectual property blog published by intellectual property expert Rich Stim.
The Place for Innovators
Nolo's new website is dedicated to providing legal and business information so that inventors can protect and profit from their work
Legal Updates
Check out the recent updates to Intellectual Property Law.