Intellectual Property Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different types of intellectual property
A
Copyright
Patents
Registered design
Trademarks and logos
Open design
2
Q
What is a patent
A
- given by the government to provide protection to people’s work for up to 20years
- design has to be completely new
3
Q
What is registered design?
A
- covers the appearance and decoration of a product, costs money
4
Q
What is copyright
A
- lasts for 70years after death of owner
- protects people from using it without permission, copying allows legal action
5
Q
What are trademarks and logos
A
(logo)what makes a product unique and recognisable. (Trademark)can consist of words,®️ can be used to show this cannot be copied
6
Q
What is open design
A
Designs that can be accessed by everyone
