Copyright Office. A copyright protects an original artistic or literary work. Filing is now done online. How to find out if a work is already copyrighted.

Regents Guide to Understanding Copyright & Educational Fair Use.

Basic Facts About Trademarks. Covers trademarks and service marks. A trademark identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. A service mark identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product. Find out if a mark is already registered.

General Information Concerning Patents. A patent protects an invention. Quick search for a patent. The designated Patent and Trademark Depository Library for Georgia is located at Georgia Tech Library. Contact that library at 404-894-4529 for more information and to find out the hours you can receive assistance from the Patents Librarian. Tech is hosting a free workshop on searching patents and related issues on Nov. 3, 2010. Registration details.