These resources can help you manage and protect your intellectual property.
Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation Gateway Technical College’s Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI) provides resources to connect entrepreneurs with joint venture licensing and purchase opportunities, assist small businesses in repositioning for added value in global markets, and assist corporations in licensing un-utilized technologies.
Guide to What Entrepreneurs Can Patent
The Small business Administration provides a useful guide to what can and cannot be patented. This guide answers the question: "Is my business idea patentable?"
How to Protect Your Brilliant Idea
The Wall Street Journal provides basic background information and resources on patents, trademarks and copyrights.
US Patent and Trademark Office
The USPTO is the Federal agency for granting US patents and trademarks.