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Patent
A “patent” is the exclusive right granted by statute to the inventor for a novel and non-obvious invention, to use and develop the invention and to prevent others from manufacturing, selling, or using the invention.
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Trademark
A “trademark” is any word, phrase, sign, shape, letter or symbol, or combinations of these items that is used in commerce to identify a product.
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Copyright
A “copyright” is the exclusive right of the copyright holder to an original expression or a creative work.
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Geographic Indications
In a “geographic indication” the name of a geographic place is used in connection with a product or service sold in commerce to authenticate the origin of the product or service and thereby authenticate the quality of the product or service.
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Designs
An “industrial design” is a novel design that in itself is non-functional but is part of a functional manufactured article.
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Trade Secrets
An “industrial design” is a novel design that in itself is non-functional but is part of a functional manufactured article.
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