POB Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

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What is the length of a utility patent?

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20 years

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What is the exclusive right over an invention called?

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A patent

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Why must inventions be documented in bound notebooks?

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You cannot easily add or take out pages of a bound notebook.

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Which intellectual property protection has the longest history?

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Copyrights

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What type of intellectual property protects a song?

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Copyright

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What is a trademark?

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A symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.

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What is the purpose of a patent?

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To give the inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a limited time.

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How long does a copyright last for an individual author?

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Life of the author plus 70 years.

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What is the difference between a patent and a copyright?

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A patent protects inventions, while a copyright protects original works of authorship.

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What must be included in a patent application?

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A detailed description of the invention and claims defining the scope of protection.