What intellectual property protection exists in Virginia?
In the United States, intellectual property is governed primarily by national law (not state) and falls under one of three forms: 1. Trademark, for trade names or logos. 2. Copyright, for artistic works such as published work. 3. Patent, for unique inventions, dictated by intellectual property law. If you are doing business in the U.S., you may have ideas you want to protect under intellectual property law. Your International Investment Manager can assist with intellectual property issues through introductions to specialized law firms.
