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IP Forms and Contracts<\/h1>\n
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\n By Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Intellectual property (IP)<\/a> covers specific types of protections for a small business<\/a>. This helps protect valuable assets. There are three types of IP: copyrights<\/a>, patents<\/a>, and trademarks<\/a>. These protections stem from intellectual property rights (IP rights).<\/p>\r\n

Each of these areas of intellectual property law protects different things. This can be confidential information or trade secrets<\/a>. Other times this information ranges from business logos, technical data, and computer programs. Intellectual property laws are difficult to understand. Each has its own requirements and procedures to protect your intellectual property.<\/p>\r\n

Here, you can find forms and other templates related to intellectual property. These forms can help you gain know-how about the different types of intellectual property. These documents include:<\/p>\r\n