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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. Additionally, copyrights can also extend to website content, graphic designs, logos, videos, and other digital assets.

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How to Use Patents to Increase Sales

Patent Trademark Blog

If your product has unique aesthetic features that are nonfunctional, file a design patent application. When the novelty of your concept includes a combination of functional and nonfunctional features, it may make sense to file both utility and design patents. See utility patent costs here and design patent costs here.

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How to Know When to Change Your Patent Lawyer

Patent Trademark Blog

Has your patent attorney advised you of options to expedite your design patent or speed up your utility patent ? Does your team include an inventor at least 65 years old? What good is a patent if competitors can easily design around your claims ? Do they have experience with patent enforcement ?

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