3.1.10 Protecting desgins and intellectual property Flashcards
3.1.10
What is an IP ?
Intellectual Property is something that has been physically created and did not exist before, such as a book or film, a handbag, and a car manufacturer name badge. (ideas do not count as an IP because they were not physically made)
Why do designers need to obtain IPR ?
Intellectual property rights. Designers need to obtain IPR to protect their original ideas
What is copyright ?
- Copyright is a legal right that protects work such as books photos drama music films TV programs software, etc
- It lasts for 70 years after the creator dies.
- It provides a framework that aids the management of copyright so that others can be permitted to be able to use it.
what are unregistered design rights ?
Unregistered design rights protect designers from being copied and also cover unauthorised dealings in copied design. Unregistered rights apply for 10 years and cover the appearance of the product
What is the difference between copyright and unregistered design rights ?
Copyright is a legal right that protects work such as books photos and films. provides a framework that aids the management of copyright so that others can be permitted to be able to use it.
Whereas unregistered design rights protect designers from being copied and also cover unauthorised dealings in copied design, this also only lasts for 10 years and covers the appearance of the product only.
What does the Copyright Desgins And Patent Acts 1988 refer to ?
This Act provides the appropriate legislation in the UK and gives 70 years to cover literaty , dramatic musical or artistics work including films and 50 years to sound recordings.
What aspect of product design would be covered by a patent ?
How the product works.
What is a Patent ?
Patents are granted by the government and are granted in order to give the inventor up to 20 years of protection from solen ideas. They only apply to the work parts of the designs. (How the product works)
How is a registered design different from a patent?
Patents are granted in order to give the inventor up to 20 years of protection from solen ideas. They only apply to the work parts of the designs. (How the product works), whereas registered design covers the appearance and decoration of a product.
What are the draw backs of patents ?
Patent submissions are made to the IPO. They are expensive and complcated. They require drawings of how the inventions is works.
What is the difference between registered and unregisterd design rights ?
unregistered design rights are rigths that protect designers from the appearance of their products being copied. Unregistered rights apply for 10 years, whereas registered design covers the appearance and decoration of a product so others do not counter copy.
what is a registered design ?
registered designs cover the appearance and decoration of a product.
What is a logo ?
A logo is a graphical symbol that is often an important to create a unique identitiy.
What is a trademark ?
A trademark is unique combination of words sounds colours and logos used for marketing and legal protections of brand identitiy.
What is an Open design ?
A design that is not protected by the the IPR so can be used freely.
