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Types of Intellectual Property Protections

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Intellectual property encompasses several protections, each designed to safeguard different types of creations.

  • Patents protect inventions and provide a legal framework against unauthorized use. If you’re wondering how long it takes to get a patent approved, the process can vary but typically takes several years.
  • Copyrights shield artistic works, granting creators exclusive rights to their use and distribution.
  • Trademarks protect brand names and logos, offering recognition and distinction in the marketplace.
  • Lastly, trade secrets guard confidential business information that gives a competitive edge.

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Eye On Design: Morris Hirshfield Slipper Designs Fabricated By Liz Blahd

 

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Between 1913 and 1914, Morris Hirshfield was awarded 24 patents for slipper designs and orthopedic foot devices. Entire pages of the Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office are devoted to his slippers variously adorned with pom-poms, rosettes, buckles, tassels, or figure eights and set off by wraparound ornamental trims. Continue reading Eye On Design: Morris Hirshfield Slipper Designs Fabricated By Liz Blahd