What is a Trade Secret in the US?

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What is a Trade Secret in the U.S. A trade secret is any information that provides a business with a competitive advantage and is kept confidential. Trade secrets can be a wide variety of information, from formulas and processes to business strategies, customer lists, or software code. They are protected by law as long as [...]

How to Obtain Trademark Protection in the US

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How to Obtain Trademark Protection in the US In the United States, trademark protection can be obtained through common law rights or by registering the trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While common law rights offer limited protection, federal registration with the USPTO provides stronger and broader legal protections. Steps to [...]

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