Helpful Links
Here are some useful links to learn about intellectual property protection. First, the official US government websites:
Copyright Information:
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ1.pdf
Trademark Information:
http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/index.jsp
Patent Information:
http://www.uspto.gov/patents/index.jsp
Link to resources for inventors:
http://www.uspto.gov/inventors/index.jsp
Some informative blogs. Depending on your background, these may or may not be useful to you. Being listed here does not mean that Seattle Patent Group LLC agrees with the opinions expressed on these sites.
http://ipwatchdog.com/
http://fosspatents.blogspot.com/
http://www.patentlyo.com/