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    What is the Cost of a Patent/ Patent Attorney? Part I
    Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
    • Aug 5, 2021
    • 1 min

    What is the Cost of a Patent/ Patent Attorney? Part I

    Four factors determine the cost of a lawyer: 1. Does the law firm have corporate office space? (Office costs take about a third of legal...
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    Invention Protection and Promotion: Learn what to expect and do.
    Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
    • Apr 11, 2020
    • 1 min

    Invention Protection and Promotion: Learn what to expect and do.

    Invention Protection and Promotion: Don't spend a lot of money before making money. Call 9256007342 or Visit GotABrightIdea.com
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    Can I Copyright a Logo?
    Law Office of Gerald R Prettyman
    • Feb 19, 2020
    • 1 min

    Can I Copyright a Logo?

    To register a logo-like work for copyright, the Copyright Office requires the logo to have creative non-text elements. GotABrightIdea.com
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    Is That a Patent, Trademark or Copyright?
    Gerald R. Prettyman, J.D., LL.M.
    • Jan 12, 2020
    • 3 min

    Is That a Patent, Trademark or Copyright?

    If you don't know the difference between a patent, trademark or copyright, then read this post and impress your boss for that promotion.
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