Washington Watch

Small Business - Big Questions

Piracy, counterfeiting and the theft of intellectual property pose a serious threat to all U.S. businesses. Industry estimates of the cost of such theft range from $250 billion to 750,000 jobs per year. Small businesses often find themselves at a particular disadvantage because they often lack the resources and expertise available to larger corporations.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Natioanal Business Association (NBA) have partnered to help address this problem by participating in a nationwide program to encourage small businesses...  To learn more, click here...