FAQs

Trademarks

• What is a trademark?
• How do you choose a trademark?
• What is a trade name?
• Why register your trademark?
• Do I have to register my trademark in any country outside the U.S. if I only do business in the U.S.?
• Do I need to file an application in every country?

Patents

• What is a patent?
• What is "patentable"?

Copyrights

• What is a copyright?
• What is a "Work of Authorship"?
• What is a literary work?
• Who owns a copyright?
• What are the rights of a copyright owner?