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| Words, names, symbols, or devices used to identify a product or service |
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| Trademark applicable standard |
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| Identifies and distinguishes a product or service |
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| Where to apply for trademarks |
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| Patent and trademark office |
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| Indefinite so long as it continues to be used |
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| Original creative works of authorship, such as writings, movies, records, and computer software |
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| Copyright applicable standard |
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| Original creative works in writing or in another format |
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| Where to apply for copyrights |
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| Life of author plus 70 years, or 95 years from publication for "works for hire" |
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| Utility, design, and plant patents |
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| Patent applicable standard |
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| New and non-obvious, advanced in the art |
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| Where to apply for patent |
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| Patent and trademark office |
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| Utility and plant patents, 20 years from date of application; design patents, 14 years |
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| Advantageous formulas, devices, or compilation of information |
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| Trade secret applicable standard |
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| Not readily ascertainable, not disclosed to the public |
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| Where to apply for trade secret |
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| No public registration necessary |
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| Indefinite so long as secret is not disclosed to public |
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