Intellectual Property Basics

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Innovative Work Protection Rights Rules
Machine, process, article of manufacture, composition of matter Patent
  • Make
  • Use
  • Sell
  • Import
  • Novel
  • Useful
  • Non-obvious
  • 35 USC
Writing, software, music, recording, photograph, art work, motion picture, choreography Copyright
  • Copy
  • Adapt
  • Distribute
  • Perform
  • Display
  • Original
  • Fixed
  • 17 USC
Logo, name, slogan Trademark
  • Exclusive use
  • Use in trade
  • 15 USC
Information not generally known Trade Secret
  • Exclusive use
  • Keep secret
  • State law