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The following is an edited transcript of my video, What Are the Potential Costs of an Unprotected Trademark. I recently spoke with a small business owner who bought a restaurant, rebranded it, opened it to the public, and received critical acclaim. Of course, as part of this process, they ordered new menus, hung a new sign, and poured quite a bit of money, time, and energy into this new venture.
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Asking and answering the question, "What are the four types of Intellectual Property?" in a comprehensive manner will ultimately lead you to the best practices for keeping your intangibles under lock and key.
Asking and answering the question, "What are the four types of Intellectual Property?" in a comprehensive manner will ultimately lead you to the best practices for keeping your intangibles under lock and key.
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