intellectual properties

Question 1

copyright and design rights

Answer 1

provides protection for work such as books films software
and lasts for 70 years after the death of the creator
it provides framework for people to have permission to use it
copyrights designs and patents act 1988 provides the appropriate legislation
unregistered design rights provide protection for designs so they cannot be copied apply for 10 years and cover the appearance of a product
hard to prove ownership so can use organisations like the uk copyright service

Question 2

patents

Answer 2

patents for an invention are granted by the government to the inventor in order to give inventors up to 20 years legal protection of their idea from being stolen
only applicable to novel inventions for the working parts of the design
- completely new
- confidentiality

Question 3

registered designs

Answer 3

appearance and decoration
for example phone- would be the exterior
can be registered for up to 25 years
submitting illustrations of the design and paying fees

Question 4

trademarks and logos

Answer 4

• legal action against counterfeiterwcands any other unauthorised users
• TM symbol
• sell and liscence brand

Question 5

open design

Answer 5

operates outside the protection of parents and other types of IP
develop products that are easily accessed
DIY culture 1950s
licensing is difficult need to make sure used in correct way
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