Task · part of 3. Intellectual property, patents, and a patent number off your own kit
3(a). What intellectual property is, and who protects it
Required
The term defined, which government agencies oversee its protection, the types that can be protected, how they are protected, and why protection is necessary.
Where this step comes from
- Inventing Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 3(a)