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How do I register a patent, trademark, or copyright?
Answer
Trademarks, patents, and copyrights are different types of intellectual property. The USPTO grants patents and registers trademarks. The U.S. Copyright Office at the Library of Congress registers copyrights. Use the IP Identifier to learn what kind of intellectual property you have.
Once you identify your IP needs, click the following links below for further information on how to register your properties: