Intellectual Property Basics

Entrepreneurs must protect their ideas. Understanding patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets is essential.

Intellectual property is a business asset. Like other kinds of property, intellectual property needs to be protected from theft and misuse.

You've put everything you have into your business. But if you aren't careful, the time and effort you spent creating a first-rate business model could quickly evaporate.

In the information age, your company's original ideas may be some of your most valuable assets. So how do you protect your ideas from being used without your authorization?