Protecting Your Trademarks & Copyrights: Quick Tips
Authored by,
Abigail J. Remore
Counsel
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Intellectual property (“IP”) refers to, and includes, trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. IP is one of the most valuable assets of any business, but is often overlooked. Read on for quick tips to protect your trademark and copyright assets and help protect against claims of infringement.
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