| I have a great idea for a product, device or method... What can I do to protect it? |
As simple and direct as this question sounds, the
answer can be quite confusing. Generally,there are
four main types of protection for one's ideas and
creations -- often referred to as one's intellectual
property. These types of protection are: patents,
copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
To help guide as to which avenue (or avenues)
would be best-suited, please visit any one of the
below links. Of course, it is advisable to seek the
counsel of an experienced intellectual property
lawyer to give specific advice that would suit your
creation.
answer can be quite confusing. Generally,there are
four main types of protection for one's ideas and
creations -- often referred to as one's intellectual
property. These types of protection are: patents,
copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
To help guide as to which avenue (or avenues)
would be best-suited, please visit any one of the
below links. Of course, it is advisable to seek the
counsel of an experienced intellectual property
lawyer to give specific advice that would suit your
creation.
| Four main ways to protect your intellectual property |
| Mid-America Inventors Association, Inc. |