What are the Different Types of Intellectual Property?

Generally, there are 11 different types of intellectual property (IP) recognized under U.S. law:

  • Patents

  • Copyrights

  • Trademarks

  • Trade Dress

  • Trade Secrets

  • Rights of Publicity

  • Telephone Numbers

  • Domain Name Registrations

  • Boat Hull Designs (Copyright Statute)

  • Semiconductor Chip Designs (Copyright Statute

Read the post 11 Different Forms of Intellectual Property for more details on each of these forms of IP.

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Klemchuk LLP

This blog is published by Klemchuk LLP, a litigation, intellectual property, transactional, and international business law firm dedicated to protecting innovation. The firm provides tailored legal solutions to industries including software, technology, retail, real estate, consumer goods, ecommerce, telecommunications, restaurant, energy, media, and professional services.

The firm publishes Ideate, a blog discussing the latest news and insights into intellectual property law, business, and culture.

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