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Intellectual Property ProtectionPhinehas Danby-Cobbina

OverviewIntellectual Property (IP)Legal ClassificationsInfringementUS Laws & International RegulationWays YOU Can Keep Your IP SafeInterview

Exclusive rights for an ideaIncludes everythingGrows innovation and creativityHave an Idea ?

Law Classification

Legal exclusive/enforceable rightTangible thingsTakes some time to getUp to a 20 Year LifespanCan you put a patent on it?Patent

Must provide an advantageState law not federalSteps taken to insure trade secret securityNo time limitTrade SecretsCONFIDENTIAL

Associated with a product or serviceActs as a display of quality and reputation.TM does not need to registered. R does need registration by the USPTO.Renewed every 10 yearsTrademark

TM

Legal term for the rights that owners have for literary and artistic workProtects expression of ideas but not idea itselfLast for lift of owner +50 years after.Requires registration if seeking to sue.Copyright

Violation of IPPiracyTheft

Infringement

US/ International Law

Know what youve gotPrioritize itLabel itLock it upSuggestions

Q: How important do you think have your intellectual property protection for the business your are planning on starting up?A: I want my idea protected because I think it is a very good one that no one is working on and I dont want to see the potential I see taken from me.Q: What challenges do you think might come up with having selling a product internationally?A: There is always going to be difficulties, especially when you yourself cannot be personally there. Its helps to have people you can trust where you do business.Q: Do you think it is worth the risk to have your idea stolen?A: I know the reward will be good so I am taking my time to make sure I have my ideas protected for my investment.

Interview WITH CECILIA DANBY-COBBINA

Q: Do you know of anyone else who has gone through the process of getting their ideas/product protected.A: Where I am from there is so much developing over there so people come up with things everyday, but not all of them succeed. Some get there ideas taking from another person with a better position to make that idea real.Q: Is there any suggestion you would give to anyone else looking to develop and idea or product?A: Really think about what you want to do then plan. There are always unforeseen occurrences so its best to plan ahead.

Interview WITH CECILIA DANBY-COBBINA Intellectual PropertyPatentTrade SecretsTrademarkCopyrightInfringementUS LawsTips to keep IP

In Conclusion

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