Build an IP protection strategy covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets for your business.
Develop an intellectual property (IP) protection strategy for [Business Name] in [Industry]. Current IP assets: - Products/innovations: [List] - Brand names/logos: [List] - Content/creative work: [List] - Trade secrets/processes: [List] - Software: [List] Provide: 1. IP audit (what you have that might be protectable) 2. Protection type for each asset: - Patents (utility, design, provisional) - Trademarks (when and why to register) - Copyrights (automatic vs. registered) - Trade secrets (vs. patent tradeoff) 3. Priority order for protection 4. Cost estimates for each protection type 5. International IP strategy basics 6. Employee IP agreement essentials 7. Monitoring and enforcement basics 8. IP licensing revenue opportunities 9. Common IP mistakes startups make 10. When to hire an IP attorney vs. DIY Note: Consult an IP attorney for actual filings.