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    IP Law 101

    • How are trademarks obtained?

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    • How can I find out whether someone is infringing my patent?

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    • How do I determine whether I might be infringing someone else's patent?

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    • How do I obtain a copyright?

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    • How do I Protect my Intellectual Property Rights?

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    • How do I register a trademark?

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    • How does someone obtain a patent?

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    • How should I choose a trademark?

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    • Intellectual Property Rights can be lost if not properly protected.

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    • Is a copyright notice required?

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    • Should I obtain a patent or keep my idea as a trade secret?

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    • The need for an Attorney to Protect your Intellectual Property Rights

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    • What can I do if someone infringes my patent?

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    • What constitutes "intellectual property"?

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    • What constitutes trademark infringement?

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    • What is the lifespan of a patent?

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