TRUTH 33 Intellectual property: What is it, and how is it protected?
Imagine that you have started a business to produce a new type of smoke alarm that is specifically designed for kitchens. It is similar to other smoke alarms but is more capable of detecting a kitchen fire than any alarm on the market. You’ve named it “Kitchen Sentry.” Your tagline is “We Protect Cooks and Kitchens.” You just acquired the Internet domain name www.kitchensentryfirmalarm.com.
Fortunately, during the time you were developing your product, you attended a seminar on intellectual property sponsored by your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC). You immediately went to an attorney who specializes in helping small businesses secure their intellectual ...
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