Available Forms of IP

Question 1

What does a Patent give

Answer 1

Monopoly Right of an Invention

Question 2

What do Designs protect

Answer 2

Right on the shape or form

Registered Designs - Monopoly right which must be applied for
Unregistered Designs - Protects from COPYING

Question 3

What is a Trade Mark

Answer 3

A sign that identifies an owner of goods or services i.e. to protect a brand. Limited to specific categories on application

Question 4

What is copyright

Answer 4

Protects against copying of original literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works