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How similar does a Provisional and Non-Provisional Application have to be?
The basic invention takes some data from inputs encodes it in a certain way and then sends the data out. It sounds like a server and it pretty much in its functionality, but what would [...]
Patent and Invention Assignments: Who Owns Employer or Contractor Creations?
One of the sticky areas of Intellectual Property is who owns the right to an invention created by an employee during , his or her work for an employer. In general, current US intellectual property [...]
Every invention starts with an idea
The very first thing to understand is that to be an inventor you need to have an invention, which means you need more than just a idea. The truth is that you cannot patent or [...]
What Exclusive Rights Are Gained by Registering IP?
One of the best ways to protect your IP Right is to get it registered with the government office. However, what exactly do you gain by registering your property? Are the additional rights worth the [...]
Public Domain: What’s Not Protected by IP Law?
The term public domain refers to work "owned" by the public as whole. Works that are in the public are not protected by Intellectual Property rights, because they are not eligible or because those rights [...]
What is then difference US Copyright and US patent?
In developing a IP strategy, some inventors wonder if a copyright is just as effective as getting a patent. Its an appealing option since copyrights are less expensive and easier to obtain than patents. However, [...]