1. Learn what the four main types of intellectual property protection are, and some of the differences between them.
2. Learn some additional information about trademarks.
3. Learn that U.S. trademarks are classified by industries.
4. Learn how to put together a typical trademark search.
5. Learn how to search Illinois trademarks in the IL Secretary of States trademark database.
6. Learn how to search Global Brand Database
This guide was originally authored by former PTRC Representative and Professor Emeritus, Chuck Malone.
