How to Protect my Intellectual Properties

August 20, 2021

property rightsIntellectual property is intangible creations of the human intellect. There are many kinds of intellectual property, with some countries recognizing them more than others. The most well-known types are patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and trademarks.

If you have an intellectual property that requires protection, contact the legal professionals at the Law Office of Robert Eckard & Associates in Palm Harbor.

The protection of the intellectual property is necessary to fostering innovation. Without the protection of ideas, individuals and businesses would not receive the full benefit of their inventions, focusing less on research and development. Business litigation attorneys in Palm Harbor FL can ensure that your innovation has the protection needed to get you the benefit you deserve.

How are copyrights, patents, and trademarks protected?

  • Copyright protection is for an author’s “original works,” such as:
    • Architecture
    • Art
    • Music
    • Writing
  • There are three types of patents:
    • Design patents
    • Plant patents
    • Utility patents
  • A trademark is one of the following that denotes a specific product that makes it different from similar products:
    • Design
    • Phrase
    • Symbol
    • Word

If you are experiencing difficulties with intellectual property issues, business litigation lawyers in Palm Harbor FL can give you the guidance you require.

Intellectual property is the heart of many business owners, meaning numerous attorneys are retained to assist with company matters. The role of an intellectual property lawyer can be different due to technological advances and how computers revolutionize the business world, creating a heightened awareness of what these items are and how they affect the company.

The application process for a patent is a lengthy and costly process that often results in a rejection initially for the person trying to make a commercial success of their invention. If rejection seems to be the only answer, it is vital to hire the right patent lawyer to improve the process to gain a successful end result to the application.

Contact the professionals at Robert Eckard & Associates in Palm Harbor — they are the right patent lawyers to get the job done.

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