Protect Your Intellectual Property

As seen in the SCORE column in the Record Eagle newspaper - Author: Sandra J. Franklin

What do abbreviations such as TM, SM, PAT PEND, ©, ® actually mean?  These symbols represent trademarks, patents, and copyrights that provide certain legal rights and protections to their owner. They help safeguard a company’s names, products, services, and designs. As an entrepreneur, you should determine if you need to pursue any of these options to ensure you properly protect what is referred to as the intellectual property of your small business.

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