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Intellectual property can take many forms, and each form is protected differently. In this post, we will explain the basics of the most common types of intellectual property ? copyrights, moral rights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.

A trademark license is a document that proves the registration of the trademark. A patent is a set a rights granted to the inventor of an invention. Proof of patent is a document that proves a patent is granted for the invention. A copyright is legal rights granted to the creator of an original work.

Patent Searches The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) -Issued patents and published applications are in two databases accessible from the USPTO website. ... Patent and Trademark Resource Centers -These exist in libraries across the country, and their trained staff can offer expert search assistance.

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.

Owners of copyrighted work typically demonstrate that they are the rightful owners of the copyrighted work by introducing the copyright registration as evidence. As it was mentioned in an earlier post, copyright registration within five years of first publication creates a legal presumption of ownership and validity.

Copyrights, which cover works of authorship, such as books, logos and software, is part of intellectual property protection, as are patents, which protect inventions. Other types of IP include trademarks, designs and trade secrets.