Patents are like superhero capes for inventions, keeping them safe from copycats! Trademarks are the cool name tags for products and services, making sure everyone knows who the cool kids are! Copyrights are like magic shields for books and art, protecting them from sneaky pirates who want to steal their treasure!

Spark your thinking!

1. Set up your STEAM mini spark recording page: #19:Patent, Trademark, & Copyright

2. Are you someone who keeps an eye out for the latest inventions?  Do you enjoy tinkering with objects to see what you can create?  Then knowing about patents and trademarks might be helpful in your future endeavors!  The USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) has a website to help kids understand more about the patent and trademarking process. Divide your recording page into 3 sections.

Patent

Trademark

Copyright

3.  What is a Patent? Trademark? Copyright? Read about this  the USPTO website. Take detailed notes about all 3 on your recording page.

4. Look at real life examples. Record the examples on your recording page.

5. Watch this three videos. For each one record 5 details.

7. On your recording page, add an idea you would love to create a patent for or something interesting you learned about the patent/trademarking process.

8. Share your STEAM mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.

Check out the Kids Invent Stuff Badge the Problem Solving Invention Badge at the EY website.