IP Law 101

• How are trademarks obtained?
• How can I find out whether someone is infringing my patent?
• How do I determine whether I might be infringing someone else's patent?
• How do I obtain a copyright?
• How do I register a trademark?
• How does someone obtain a patent?
• How should I choose a trademark?
• Is a copyright notice required?
• Should I obtain a patent or keep my idea as a trade secret?
• What can I do if someone infringes my patent?
• What constitutes "intellectual property"?
• What constitutes trademark infringement?
• What is the lifespan of a patent?