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Copyright
- U.S. Copyright OfficeInformation on how to copyright your work. Includes forms and fee information.
- Copyright FAQsAnswers to questions about copyrights.
- Search Existing CopyrightsSearch copyrights as far back as January 1, 1978.
- U.S. Code Title 17: CopyrightsFederal law on copyrights.
- Copyright Term and the Public Domain in the United StatesInformation on when copyrights expire.
Trademarks
- The U. S. Patent & Trademark OfficeProvides information on registering a trademark, as well as forms and the fees involved.
- Trademark Law: An OverviewLegal information about trademarks.
- How to Do a Trademark SearchTips and advice on doing a trademark search.
- Trademark ExamplesColor pictures of famous trademarks.
Patents
Search for U.S. Patents at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office or enter "google patents" in a Google search
- The U. S. Patent & Trademark OfficeProvides information on obtaining a patent.
- General Information Concerning PatentsExplains the differences between patents, trademarks and copyrights, etc.
Citation
Author: Gaston County Public Library
Title: Copyrights, Trademarks, & Patents
URL: https://gastonlibrary.libguides.com/government-law/copyright-trademarks-patents
Revised: 29 September 2022