A patent is a type of intellectual property (IP) that gives you rights over your invention. Unlike other types of IP, a patent is not granted automatically. Therefore, it is essential that you apply to register your patent if you want to enforce your rights over it. There are a number of fees associated with […]
Once you have landed on a new idea, you might begin to consider the legal options available to protect your idea from being copied by others. It is important to note, however, that intellectual property law cannot protect an original idea alone. Rather, legal protections can only protect how you express your idea. This article […]