Understanding Business
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1. What are the differences between design and utility patents? Can a product/service have both design and utility patents at the same time?
2. If you create an original work of authorship which was commissioned by an investor, what type of intellectual property can cover your rights? Who (you or the investor) owns the rights to this IP?
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