Copyrights Patents Regesetered Designs And Trade Marks Flashcards
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What is a patent
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Legal protection against a new design so no one without the permission of the inventor can use that design. They’re £200 and last about 20 years
2
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What are the four criteria to get a patent
A
Must be new
Must be able to be produced industrially
Must be inventive
Must be a physical product or process
3
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What is copyright
A
Similar to patent but protects art, texts, films and computer generated works instead. They last as long as the creator is alive and 79 years after they die
4
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What is registered design
A
A way to protect your design by its shape, colour and pattern so no one else can copy it. Costs £60 and lasts 25 years
5
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What is trade mark
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A distinctive symbol that protects a companies name or slogan or logo. It costs £200
