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How to Patent An Idea
Having winning invention ideas takes more than the Eureka moment. Learn how to patent an idea. Before you embark on the invention journey, determine if you have the necessary ingredients for a great invention idea.

Protecting Intellectual Property is Smart Business
Piracy and intellectual property theft are on the rise. Small businesses in the U.S. are especially vulnerable, in part because they usually are not well-versed in how to protect themselves, according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The problem has become so severe that the agency established an intellectual property Web site for small businesses to brush up on this critical area.

Make Your Business Unique by Registering a Trademark
A brand name or logo is what distinguishes your company. When you successfully register a trademark, you gain exclusive rights to use those identifying symbols for your business.

The Six Pieces of the Patent Idea Puzzle
What does it take to successfully turn a patent idea into a marketable product? There are 6 key pieces of patent information you will need to succeed. Each part plays an important role. If you miss one, the results can be disastrous.