Are you interested in learning about intellectual property (IP) basics? In part one of this eight-part recurring series, our experts will:
- Provide a brief overview of the different types of IP (patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights)
- Review the patenting process from invention, to application, to issue
- Cover the requirements for patentability
- Explain how to determine whether a provisional or nonprovisional application is right for you
- Discuss how to weigh the costs and benefits of hiring a patent attorney
For more information, please email RockyMountain@uspto.gov or western@uspto.gov.
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