AngelNetwork.com, LLC Tells How to Protect Intellectual Property

(PRWEB) February 27, 2008 -- AngelNetwork stresses the importance of protecting intellectual property. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, intellectual property is defined as creations of the mind - inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. "Protecting intellectual property is essential to success," says Edward Bracken, Co-Founder of AngelNetwork.com.

AngelNetwork examines the ways of protecting intellectual property by identifying the four legally defined categories which include: patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Patents protect invention ideas for twenty years. Trademarks are defined as a name, phrase, symbol, or sound used in connection with a product or service. Trademarks remain in effect for ten years after being registered however a business does not have to officially register a trademark. AngelNetwork also points out that a business may use the TM symbol to protect their trademark.

A copyright protects written material and artistic expressions. A copyright lasts for the lifetime of the author plus an additional fifty years. Trade secrets are defined as devices, formulas, patterns or compilation of data that grants the user an advantage over their competitors. The trade secret must prove to add value to the company. AngelNetwork offers a plethora of information as a part of its memberships that assist entrepreneurs in making wise business decisions. Membership information is available on their website www.AngelNetwork.com

AngelNetwork, a proven leader in angel investing, offers member programs for entrepreneurs seeking capital from angel investors. AngelNetwork.com, educates entrepreneurs and investors on the angel investing process resulting in successful angel investments.

About AngelNetwork.com, LLC:

AngelNetwork.com, LLC has been serving high net worth investors and entrepreneurs since 1997. They are an educational membership site that provides information to both high net worth investors and entrepreneurs to help them successfully invest in, raise capital for and structure their early stage, emerging growth and pre-IPO investment opportunities.

Contact details:

Edward Bracken

AngelNetwork.com, LLC

T: 760-489-1342

E: bizdev @ angelnetwork.com

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