Intellectual property (IP) describes a body of law that deals with creations of the human mind and various legal entitlements which attach to certain names, written and recorded media, and inventions. The holders of these legal entitlements may exercise various exclusive rights in relation to the subject matter of the IP. Intellectual property law is primarily governed by patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret law. In today’s business environment, protecting your IP is a high-value matter.   Intellectual Property FAQ's   What is a “trade mark” or “service mark”?   What are the advantages of obtaining a federal registration for a trademark”?   What does “trademark clearance” mean?   What is a “copyright”?   What exclusive rights are granted by copyright?   What is a “trade secret”?   How do I obtain a trade secret?   What is a franchise?

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