Intellectual Property (IP)
LENGTH OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTION
Here is a basic history of the length or term of protecetion from infringement provided by a standard patent in the U.S.: 1790 The first U.S. Copyright Act provided for a term of 14 years from the date of publication, renewable in the 14th year for a second 14-year period. Later, the initial term was [...]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) CONCEPTS
This is general information to help the reader understand general intellectual property concepts, as these concepts are easily confused and oftentimes misunderstand. John Joseph Zodrow of Denver has provided this information. Trade Names – A trade name, also known as a trading name or a business name, is the name which a business trades under [...]