Intellectual property

Understand the components of patent, trademark, and copyright in delivering digital services

Intellectual property describes creations of the mind—creative works or shareable ideas. Intellectual property is protected through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

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Intellectual property: Essential knowledge

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Explore resources from the federal agency that grants U.S. patents and registers trademarks.
U.S. Copyright Office

Learn from the official source for copyright information, registration and records.
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A one-stop shop for U.S. government tools and resources on intellectual property rights.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Intellection property policy

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Intellectual property: Essential knowledge

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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