A situation in which a person or business’ intellectual property is used without their permission is known as intellectual property infringement. The law protects various ideas that are unique and original. This can include the logos, words, or symbols a company uses; lyrics, a pattern of notes, or a specific beat in a song; as well as the design, usage, and development of a product. These types of intellectual property, among other examples, are “owned” by the person who originally developed the idea as long as they have put the right protections in place. When an individual or business infringes [...]

Whether you realized it or not, your ideas and thoughts have value. Known as intellectual property, ideas developed in a person’s mind, imagination, ingenuity, creativity, or experimentation can be protected by the law. When the concepts you design in your mind are legally protected by law, you own all rights to those ideas. These ideas can survey a range of subjects in the world, such as science, literature, inventions, business practice, or trade secrets. While it may seem strange to seek legal protection for your thoughts, you may have developed a tool that will help improve the economy or well-being [...]