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What is intellectual property (IP)?

Patent Trademark Blog

This is where trademarks play a role. Unlike patents, the role of a trademark is not to signify something new, but rather to indicate the source of the product or service. Trademarks can last indefinitely. Unlike patents, trademarks do not necessarily need to be registered in order to be protectable.

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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. These rights encompass various forms of intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

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How to Protect Software as Intellectual Property

LexBlog IP

Software products, functionality, and source code can be protected through various means, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and non-disclosure agreements. Jump To: Trademark Protection for Branding. Trademark Protection for Branding. Patent Protection for Functionality.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. They are commonly being filed in the financial sector, non-financial sector (real estate) and other generic sectors. Most number of patents for blockchains were filed in the year 2017.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. They are commonly being filed in the financial sector, non-financial sector (real estate) and other generic sectors. Most number of patents for blockchains were filed in the year 2017.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. They are commonly being filed in the financial sector, non-financial sector (real estate) and other generic sectors. Most number of patents for blockchains were filed in the year 2017.

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Patent Attorney Meeting: What questions to answer before first call

Patent Trademark Blog

Does our firm sign an NDA before the initial patent attorney meeting? No, our firm does not sign confidentiality agreements for these reasons. We’ve filed so many patent applications that we really do not need to know all the nitty gritty details of your invention in order to answer most of your questions.