INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TOOLKIT
for Small Businesses
Your original and inventive work product can be legally protected from unauthorized uses. This Intellectual Property Toolkit for Small Businesses describes the legal tools to safeguard your IP, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. To get started, review the e-books and videos provided here.
The toolkit was prepared for ASBTDC by the Business Innovations Clinic at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law.
E-books
Videos
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Video: The ABCs of Intellectual Property
Get an overview of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets for small businesses.
Video: Introduction to Trademarks
Gain a basic understanding of trademarks and their importance to business brands. Learn how to select a company name and logo that will most likely qualify for trademark registration, and how to protect and maintain your brand.
Video: Introduction to Copyrights
Gain a basic understanding of copyrights and their importance to businesses and creators alike. Learn what qualifies for protection and how to protect your work.
Video: Introduction to Patents and Trade Secrets
Gain a basic understanding of both patents and trade secrets. Learn what qualifies for protection with a patent and what is better protected as a trade secret. Additionally, learn general best practices and considerations for both with respect to small businesses.
