Protecting Your Intellectual Property: A Guide for Black Women Entrepreneurs Summer tends to be the time of year when we rest and take a load off. But we can also use the summer to generate creative ideas and use the slow summer days to reassess and plan for the remainder of the year or at the beginning of Q1 of the next year. As a Black woman entrepreneur, your ideas, products, and services are not just your business—they are a reflection of your hard work, creativity, and resilience. In a competitive marketplace, safeguarding your intellectual property (IP) is essential to recognizing and rewarding your unique contributions. Here’s a guide to help you protect your IP from copycats and unauthorized use. 1. Understand Your Intellectual Property Rights Intellectual property encompasses a range of protections for various types of creations: • Trademarks protect brand names, logos, and slogans. • Patents protect inventions and technological advancements. • Copyrights ...
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