Whenever I hear the words “patent this logo, trademark this invention, or copyright this idea,” I wish I could whip out this one pager out of my back pocket which explains the basic differences between copyrights, trademarks and patents. Well, here it is (unfolded) 
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Click here for downloadable PDF: IP Summary.
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Hi, Richard – congrats on launching your blog! I like the one-page substantive information concept. It means the content of what you post will actually get used by the people who go to your blog. I also really like the chart idea, which you have done on at least the two I read. Very nice. Keep that up. Hope you are well and your recent move to King & Spalding has been great for you. My best, Mozh
I love this! My best charts in law school were always one page. Now that I’m a law librarian I am even more interested in filtering information down into manageable portions. Thank you for your very kind public service and excellent idea – I hope this catches on!
Awesome! I really like this blog!
Richard,
I wish I had a recording to play every time I hear someone who says they want to trademark their idea or copyright it! Annoying to say the least.
Your patent strategy class looks great and fascinating. I look forward to discussing that when we meet.
All my best,
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