1.10 Protecting Designs and Intellectual Property

Question 1

Intellectual property

Answer 1

A novel, physical creation that is entitled to protection for its originator in the form of copyright, design rights, patent, registered design or trademark.

Question 2

Intellectual property rights

Answer 2

The legal protection of intellectual property

Question 3

Copyright

Answer 3

Unrestigerd rights that protect original works such as books, photographs and plays

Question 4

Unregistered design rights

Answer 4

Rights that give automatic protection to prevent copying the appearance of a product

Question 5

Patent

Answer 5

Legal protection for inventions relating to the way in which the products function (valid for 20 years)

Question 6

Trademark

Answer 6

A unique combination of words, sounds, colours and logos used for marketing the protection of brand identity.

Question 7

Open design

Answer 7

A design not protected by IPR, so it can be freely used and developed.