Under intellectual property law, owners are granted certain exclusive rights to a variety of intangible assets, such as musical, literary, and artistic works; discoveries and inventions; and words, phrases, symbols, and designs. Common types of intellectual property include copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights and trade secrets. Intellectual property law involves advising and assisting individuals and businesses on the development, use, and protection of intellectual property -- which includes ideas, artistic creations, engineering processes, scientific inventions, and more.
Perks is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. Perks is 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Ullin. Perks has a post office with ZIP code 62973. Perks was originally known as Stringtown The community has only one grocery store and gas station, Caspers Store. Local attractions include the Cache River State Natural Area. Perks has fewer than 100 people, many of which are farmers or longtime residents of the community.