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Copyrights
A copyright protects various forms of original written or artistic expression by preventing other people from copying or commercially exploiting the expression without the copyright holder’s written permission.

Copyright Assignment Form
Download and use or edit this sample form if you desire to obtain ownership rights to the copyright.

Copyright Authorization Form
Download and use or edit this sample form if you are seeking to use a copyrighted expression without ownership rights.

Copyright Application
Determine the type of copyright that applies to your work and complete the appropriate application listed here online.

Trademarks
Trademark, also referred to as “branding,” is designed to make sure that marks used in commerce do not overlap in a manner that causes customers to become confused about the source of a product.

Trademark Application Forms
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) has replaced printed application forms and allows you to fill out a form, check it for completeness, and then make an official filing online directly to the USPTO.

Trademark Recordation Form
The information on this cover sheet form reflects essential contact and registration information that must be submitted with each document to be recorded by the USPTO.

Patents
A patent for an invention is the grant of a property right to the inventor, issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Patent Application Forms
Access all the appropriate patent application forms from the USPTO database.