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USPTO.gov is the official U.S. government portal for patents and trademarks, offering guidance on IP laws and procedures, filing and fee information, and access to patent and trademark databases along with educational resources to learn about protecting intellectual property.
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WIPO.int
World Intellectual Property Organization, global IP resources
USPTO.gov
Official US Patent and Trademark Office resources, free guides
wipo.int
WIPO.org is the official portal of the World Intellectual Property Organization, offering authoritative guidance on intellectual property rights, international treaties, and global IP services. It provides sections and tools for patents, trademarks, copyrights, IP statistics, learning resources, and mechanisms like the PCT, Madrid, and Hague systems.
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Intellectual property is the currency of the tech world, with the world’s most valuable intellectual property assets dwarfing the value of their real-world counterparts. Apple’ trademarked brand was valued at over $100 billion as of 2017. J.K. Rowling’s Harry potter franchise has generated over $25 billion to date. But how did the law come to create such enormous value in intangible assets? This course will introduce the various types of U.S. intellectual property: patents, which cover inventions and process innovations; copyright, which protects original works of authorship; and trademarks, which protect a business’ commercial identity as the source of valuable goods and services. You will then explore case studies of how global businesses have used intellectual property law to generate enormous value from these intangible assets.
nolo.com
Nolo provides plain-English, self-help legal information including articles, guides, and downloadable forms. For intellectual property, it covers copyright, trademarks, patents, and licensing, plus practical DIY templates and checklists.
Intellectual Property: A Very Short Introduction
Intellectual Property: A Very Short Introduction - A book resource