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7 good reasons to protect your intellectual property rights

You could:

  1. be recognized as the owner of your work.

  2. prevent others from making, selling, using your work without your authorization.

  3. benefit from your creativity.

  4. increase the value of your creation.

  5. stand out from your competitors.

  6. inspire trust in the marketplace.

  7. promote yourself and your ideas at home and abroad.





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