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IP for Entrepreneurs, Creators & Investors

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What is intellectual property?

IP rights enable people and
businesses to gain financially from what they create and society to benefit.

Source: WIPO

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Startup Business Central

The USPTO’s hub for startup resources can help entrepreneurs rise to challenges, such as securing funding and avoiding costly law suits.

Source: USPTO

IP for Content Creators (from writers to videographers)

Copyright 101

Get answers to frequently asked questions about copyrights from individual creators, small business owners, and members of the public.

Source: Copyright Alliance

10 Reasons Why Trademarks Matter

TMs influence consumers and help businesses and products to standout. Ten reasons why trademarks matter to businesses of all types and sizes, and to products.

Source: INTA

IP Education Resources

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Invention Education for Students & Teachers

A program that helps students and educators how to invent and help develop interest, confidence and capabilities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Source: Lemelson-MIT

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Courses, Graphics, Videos and Learning Tools

Michelson IP's education toolkit includes a free interactive ebook, online courses and video series that are designed to inform students and support educators.

Source: Michelson IP

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Introducing IP into the K-12 Curriculum

'Cracking Ideas' aims to foster creativity and innovation in young people through free classroom packs and games. It brings the discussion of invention and creativity into the everyday curriculum.

Source: Copyright Alliance

Putting IP Rights on the Map

Five reasons...

Intellectual property contributes enormously to the economy, jobs and society. Here are the five main reasons why we all need IP and it needs us.

Source: GIPC

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Building Respect for IP

Building respect for IP rights and creators means more than enforcement. Information and education help to change attitudes.

Source: WIPO

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