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Stay-at-home mompreneur Melissa Lay was shocked to discover that Target is selling a T-shirt nearly identical to the one she handprints out of her Oregon garage.

Today's smart companies -- big and small -- are using them as part of a comprehensive IP strategy.

Trademarks and patents are far from perfect protection but they are, literally, the least a business can do to protect itself from counterfeiters.

The idea that will make you rich likely needs to be protected long before you are rich.

Besides investing in trademarking strategies, a chief component and underlying thread to Oprah's mega-success is keeping her brand strong by preventing dilution.

A step-by-step guide on how to find out if your invention has already been patented. We're crossing our fingers it hasn't.

Looking for the perfect image for your next project? Try some of these free online resources.

From patents to trademarks to copyrights, here is an overview of what you can legally do to protect your intellectual property.

Just in case you were wondering.

Copyrighting your content is as commonsense as locking your car.

Nobody knows everything, even in their own field. This lawyer got herself into trademark difficulty that a few simple steps would have avoided.

An ounce of prevention can be really worth the investment.

Surprisingly, the Library of Congress offers a whole plethora of photographs to help your content stand out -- and not just on the Fourth of July. But you need to be careful not to violate any copyright laws.

Despite a devastating loss in U.S. Supreme court, founder Chet Kanojia promises to press on. But his options remain unclear.

It's official. The disruptive broadcast TV streaming service is finished.

This infographic explains how to stay on the right side of the law, as well as tips for creating original images.

As the result of another copyright suit waged by the Beastie Boys against Monster Energy, new details in the band's settlement with toymaker GoldieBlox have emerged.

Chet Kanojia, network TV's Enemy No. 1, is looking to expand his controversial business even as he heads to the Supreme Court to defend it.

The bold startup once again slams big broadcasters for claiming its business model thrashes copyright laws, setting the tone for its defense in a federal court battle that begins next month.

Infringing on someone else's trademark is no laughing matter. Attorney Doug Wolf offers up advice on what entrepreneurs need to know about trademark infringement.

Take protective measures and find out how enforcement actions can provide your businesss relief.