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Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.

Document Your Concepts and Original Content in Detail Have detailed drawings, descriptions, plans and records that can prove you came up with and have been working on your intellectual property. This type of proof will help in case someone challenges you as the rightful owner of your trademarks and copyrights.

Your rights vary by the type of intellectual property and whether you register it. For example, you do not have to register trademarks or copyrights in order to have some protection, but registration gives you more rights. Patent protection requires registration in all cases.

Intellectual property rights include patents, copyright, industrial design rights, trademarks, plant variety rights, trade dress, geographical indications, and in some jurisdictions trade secrets.

The most common types of IP rights are: Patents - protect inventions and new processes. Trade marks - protect logos, words and other branding. Copyright - protects art, writing, music, film, and computer programs. Registered designs - protects the visual design of a product.

Registered Trademark Once registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a trademark owner may give notice that the mark is registered by displaying with the mark the words ?Registered in United States Patent and Trademark Office,? or the abbreviation ?Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm.