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An Engineer’s Guide to Intellectual Property

Innovation starts with ideas—but protecting those ideas is what gives them real value. Whether you’re designing systems, writing code, or building products, intellectual property (IP) is at the core of your work. This guide will show you how to recognize, protect, and maximize the value of your IP.

What You'll Learn

A Word from the Author

As an engineer, your value lies in your ability to innovate and solve problems. But without proper knowledge of intellectual property, even the best ideas can be lost, copied, or undervalued. Understanding IP isn’t just for lawyers—it’s for creators like you who want to take control of their work.

This guide breaks down the key areas of IP law most relevant to engineers. Whether you’re working on a startup, publishing open source code, or innovating at your day job, this book will help you protect what you build and understand your rights.

If you’re serious about engineering with impact, this guide is your blueprint for protecting and leveraging your ideas.

Temlari Gapsiso

Intellectual Property Lawyer