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Patents! They sound boring, but for the mad scientists out there, they're pure gold.
Patents protect new, useful, and non-obvious inventions. It’s not for your song or screenplay. It’s for the gear.
For example, maybe you invented a new way to create fog for a haunted house or a unique lighting setup for a concert. If it's new and not obvious, it might be patentable.
Patents are the ultimate badass way to lock down your technology. They might not ward off angry villagers with pitchforks, but they can ward off copycats who want to steal your big idea.
Don't let your creative work or business become a ghost story. Intellectual property is one of the most terrifyingly useful tools you have. If you're a creator or other entrepreneur ready to build a frighteningly powerful business and brand, you need to know h ...