Trademark, Service Mark, and Copyright Basics

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If you have preliminary questions about trademarks and service marks, then take a look at the United States Patent and Trademark Office's "Trademark basics" site that contains links to information and guidance on trademark and service marks as well as the registration process with the USPTO. The USPTO also hosts the "IP Identifier: Learn to identify and protect your intellectual property" that is an interactive guide on the topic. The site features direct answers about trademarks and service marks as possible beneficial additions to your small business.The U.S. Copyright Office maintains a site answering the question "What is Copyright?" providing details on U.S. copyright as well as "Intellectual Property Toolkits" covering further IP definitions with guidance. If you looking for information on UK IP definitions and descriptions check out the UK's Intellectual Property Office site that provides guides, definitions, and explpnations of the diferent types of IP recognized in the UK. www.erskine-law.com
Daniel H. Erskine, a New York and Connecticut admitted attorney and solicitor of England and Wales, represents U.S. individuals, companies, joint ventures, foreign businesses, and foreign nationals on complex legal matters under U.S. and U.K. law. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING ADVERTISING MATERIAL

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