Entrepreneur S Guide To Patents Copyrights Trademarks Trade Secrets

Author : Gilbert Guide
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781440627767

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Entrepreneur's Guide To Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets by Gilbert Guide Pdf

Today, virtually all companies, artists, and innovators run the risk of losing their competititve edge-and big money-by not adequately safeguarding their intellectual property. Written by an expert in intellectual property law, this is the first book to address the full range of legal protections available-patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing-with innovative information you won't find elsewhere, including: € Legal landmines every successful entrepreneur must avoid € Business practices that can be protected-but are often overlooked € Protecting your intellectual property on the Internet € What are your ideas and the rights to them really worth? € Why trade secrets are a powerful and under-utilized protection € Lessons learned from Amazon.com, Microsoft, and other elite entrepreneurs € How even smart, savvy AOL lost exclusive trademarks, including "YOU'VE GOT MAIL!" The Entrepreneur's Guide to Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets and Licensing is the definitive guide for the entrepreneur and innovator who is ready to protect what he or she has created-a

Author : Gilbert Guide,Jill Gilbert
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 0425194094

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Entrepreneur's Guide To Patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets & licensing. by Gilbert Guide,Jill Gilbert Pdf

Today, virtually all companies, artists, and innovators run the risk of losing their competititve edge-and big money-by not adequately safeguarding their intellectual property. Written by an expert in intellectual property law, this is the first book to address the full range of legal protections available-patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing-with innovative information you won't find elsewhere, including: € Legal landmines every successful entrepreneur must avoid € Business practices that can be protected-but are often overlooked € Protecting your intellectual property on the Internet € What are your ideas and the rights to them really worth? € Why trade secrets are a powerful and under-utilized protection € Lessons learned from Amazon.com, Microsoft, and other elite entrepreneurs € How even smart, savvy AOL lost exclusive trademarks, including "YOU'VE GOT MAIL!" The Entrepreneur's Guide to Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets and Licensing is the definitive guide for the entrepreneur and innovator who is ready to protect what he or she has created-a

Author : Victor D. Lopez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1311460861

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Intellectual Property Law by Victor D. Lopez Pdf

This book is intended as both a primer on intellectual property law and as a general reference for authors, artists, musicians, librarians, entrepreneurs and others interested in learning about intellectual property law and the processes for obtaining copyrights, trademarks and patents in the U.S. and through international agreements.The main text provides a brief orientation on the relevant law and on the process and cost of applying for patents and trademarks through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and copyrights through the U.S. Copyright Office. In order to make this book as useful as possible as a one-stop reference resource, I have collected and included selective statutory materials, sample forms, and other useful resources in appendices to provide greater depth and context for the material presented in the main text.This book will serve as a general reference guide with timely, useful information and direct you to additional sources of information both in its comprehensive appendices and online that are available free of charge from a variety of sources. It does not offer legal advice. An attorney can provide you with legal advice tailored to your specific needs, and neither this book nor any of the self-help guides or readily available document preparation services is a substitute for retaining the advice of an experienced lawyer.

Author : Bruce R. Barringer
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780132378901

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Protecting Your Business' Intellectual Property by Bruce R. Barringer Pdf

This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from The Truth About Starting a Business (9780137144501), by Bruce R. Barringer. Available in print and digital formats. Failing to protect your intellectual property can destroy your business. Learn how to keep it from happening to you. Imagine you’ve started a business to produce a new type of smoke alarm specifically for kitchens. It’s similar to other smoke alarms but is more capable of detecting a kitchen fire than any alarm on the market. You’ve named it “Kitchen Sentry.” Your tagline is “We Protect Cooks and Kitchens.” You just acquired the Internet domain name www.kitchensentryfirmalarm.com. Fortunately, while you were developing your product, you....

Author : Princewill Lagang
Publisher : Non-Fiction Business and Entrepreneur Books, Finance, Money
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 8871593863

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Navigating the Patent Jungle by Princewill Lagang Pdf

Title: "Navigating the Patent Jungle: Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs" Description: Unlock the secrets to protecting and profiting from your intellectual property in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. "Navigating the Patent Jungle" is a comprehensive guide that empowers entrepreneurs to master the complex landscape of intellectual property. From patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets to crafting a strategic IP plan, this book provides essential knowledge and strategies for safeguarding and leveraging your creative and innovative assets. Dive into the intricacies of international IP, digital-age challenges, and the practical tools you need to succeed in today's competitive business environment. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or a startup entrepreneur, this book is your key to thriving in the world of intellectual property.

Author : Craig Hovey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002-02-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015054253227

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The Patent Process by Craig Hovey Pdf

Includes the application process, legal issues, licensing your idea, and copyrights and trademarks.

Author : Victor D. López
Publisher : Victor D. Lopez
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-04
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781463688615

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Intellectual Property Law by Victor D. López Pdf

This is a general reference book for authors, artists, musicians, librarians, entrepreneurs and others interested in learning about intellectual property law and the processes for obtaining copyrights, trademarks and patents in the U.S. and other countries through international agreements. It is designed to be a one-stop reference guide that provides information and guidance for individuals considering obtaining copyrights, patents and/or trademarks on their own or with the assistance of an attorney. The main text provides an orientation to the relevant law and the process and cost of applying for patents and trademarks through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and copyrights through the U.S. Copyright Office. This book provides a wealth of resources that include illustrations, an index, links to online resources, selective statutory materials, sample forms, and other useful materials in appendices to provide greater depth and context for the material presented in the main text. This accessible, practical reference book will provide timely, useful information and identify additional resources available free of charge from both the federal government and every state. It does not offer legal advice and is intended to supplement rather than supplant the legal advice and individualized guidance that can only be provided by an attorney.

Author : Catherine Holland,Vito Canuso III,Diane Reed,Sabing Lee,Andrew Kimmel,Wendy Peterson
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1599181479

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Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets by Catherine Holland,Vito Canuso III,Diane Reed,Sabing Lee,Andrew Kimmel,Wendy Peterson Pdf

Protect Your Most Valuable Asset-Your IP Your company's intellectual property is its most important asset. If it's not properly protected, your ideas could be stolen, your products could be copied and you could lose your business. Safeguard your IP with this legal advice from the country's most well-respected IP law firm. Experts in patents, trademarks, copyrights and other protection methods reveal their professional strategies for protecting ideas and avoiding devastating lawsuits. Plus, the enclosed CD gets you started preparing your filings for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Learn how to: Choose the best protection strategy for your business-patents, trademarks or copyrights-and prepare filings for each one Identify your IP and look for prior art Avoid unintentionally infringing on the IP rights of other companies and prevent costly litigation Steer clear of the most common IP traps Use nondisclosure agreements, employee agreements and other protective measures Implement patent strategies into your business plan as a revenue source or to gain a foothold in the market Ensure that your ideas are protected and promote your business' success with these valuable IP strategies. Sample documents include: USPTO Selected Patent Fee Schedule Declaration for Utility or Design Patent Application Form USPTO Trademark Search Form Madrid Protocol Schedule of Fees Term of Copyright Outline Form TX, for a Nondramatic Literary Work Form VA, for a Work of the Visual Arts Form SR, for a Sound Recording Form PA, for a Work of Performing Arts Form SE, for a Serial Copyright Fee Schedule For more than 30 years, Entrepreneur has provided the most trusted business advice available to business owners. Our legal guides continue that tradition by offering current and cost-effective legal advice so you can resolve the business and legal issues you face on a daily basis. We also help you identify when it's in your best interest to seek the personalized advice and services of a practicing lawyer.

Author : Deborah E. BOUCHOUX
Publisher : AMACOM
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814426111

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Protecting Your Company's Intellectual Property by Deborah E. BOUCHOUX Pdf

A company’s most valuable assets may not be physical. This book shows how to protect them without fences or security guards!You can’t touch it or feel it. Sometimes you can’t even see it. Yet, intellectual property continues to soar in value, comprising an increasingly greater portion of a typical company’s assets. In the age of instant global communication, understanding what intellectual property is, how to protect it, and how to enhance its value are prerequisites for corporate survival.Enter attorney Deborah E. Bouchoux and her informative book, Protecting Your Company’s Intellectual Property. Packed with fascinating and illuminating examples, this book is a succinct, yet comprehensive discussion of the four key areas of intellectual property: trademarks,copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. In addition to defining these areas (for instance, did you know that customer lists and marketing plans are protectable trade secrets?), the book offers practical tools for protecting intellectual property, including:Trademark and copyright application formsSample employment agreementsAn Internet usage policyTips on preventing unauthorized dissemination of information via the WebA guide for conducting an IP auditAnd much, much more.

Author : Bruce R. Barringer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Entrepreneurship
ISBN : 0132378892

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Protecting Your Business' Intellectual Property by Bruce R. Barringer Pdf

Author : World Intellectual Property Organization
Publisher : WIPO
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789280532654

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Enterprising Ideas: by World Intellectual Property Organization Pdf

This publication introduces startups to IP. Through step-by-step guidance, useful case studies and simple checklists, it illustrates how small

Author : Jon M. Garon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-27
Category : Intellectual property
ISBN : 1721866531

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The Entrepreneur's Intellectual Property and Business Handbook by Jon M. Garon Pdf

The Entrepreneur's Intellectual Property & Business Handbook offers a comprehensive guide for using a customer-focused design approach and intellectual property tools to build long-lasting, successful business enterprises. It explains the key business and legal strategies essential for start-ups and small businesses. Through examples from successful companies, lessons from failed experiments, and sample documents, it provides a roadmap for any business towards success.The book is used by entrepreneurs, legal clinics, small business development centers, and business advisers to help entrepreneurs differentiate their products and services in a very competitive market. It emphasizes that not every business needs a patent portfolio, but every business needs to combine business strategy with intellectual property protections to build itself in a way that avoids being copied by the competition.The book is written by Jon M. Garon, a professor of law who has served as dean of both law schools and management schools. His work focuses extensively on legal and business disruption and how the best entrepreneurs manage change in tumultuous environments.The book offers a one-volume MBA curriculum, covering such topics as entrepreneurship, start-ups, exclusivity, relevance, distinctiveness, pricing, financing, franchising, leverage, IPOs, founders' agreements, user design, copyright, trademark, patent, publicity rights, trade secrets, partnerships, corporations. limited liability companies, private placement memoranda, business plans, securities sales, crowdsourcing, crowd financing, accredited investors, marketing, branding, consumer demand.

Author : Frank H. Foster,Robert L. Shook
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1993-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015032954227

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Patents, Copyrights, & Trademarks by Frank H. Foster,Robert L. Shook Pdf

Substantial revision of the easy-to-read first edition in the area of intellectual property rights. Includes new chapters on computer software as applied to copyright and international patents. Contains fresh material on trademarks. Explains the difference between a patent, copyright and trademark. Shows how to protect yourself before conducting a patent search. Provides all the information needed to communicate effectively with experts in the field. Discusses potential areas of legal dispute.

Author : Jon M. Garon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X030262404

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Own it by Jon M. Garon Pdf

Own It provides the entrepreneur hands-on examples and explanations of how to build long-lasting value for the business through the use of trademarks, copyright, patents and other legal techniques. Each chapter provides a roadmap to the mysterious but critical relationships between intellectual property and innovation. It offers advice on maximizing the opportunities for financing, planning, and competing in the e-commerce economy using common sense and the successful strategies of world-renown companies. The book first focuses on the legal and business attributes of exclusivity and relevance to highlight how bust to build market share and maximize profitability. Chapters on relevance and innovation focus on how to identify the opportunities for changes in processes and markets. It contrasts market relevance from social relevance, explaining the strategies of creating and marketing must-have products. Using simple descriptions and numerous examples, the book explains how intellectual property assets can improve customer satisfaction and maximize profits. Because the relationship between entrepreneur and investor is critical to success, the book shows how to align the interests of investors and employees with the entrepreneur. Together with nuts-and-bolts information of the start-up phase of business, this book provides the keys to building an economically stable business and a secure financial future. The Intellectual Property Reference Guide carefully explains patent, copyright, trademark, publicity rights and similar tools in the language of the start-up business. The reference guide illustrates how to use intellectual property to reduce competition and increase profitability. By focusing on business entrepreneurs, the reference guide emphasizes what the business leader needs to know. Better than a get rich quick scheme, Own It provides the manual for making start-up business profitable, stable and built to last.

Author : William A. Hancock
Publisher : Business Laws, Incorporated
Page : 1766 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105060493256

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Corporate Counsel's Guide to Intellectual Property by William A. Hancock Pdf