Intellectual Property Flashcards

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4 types of intellectual property

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Patents
Copyright
Trade mark
Design right

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What is a patent ( x2 )

How long does it last

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Monopoly right for inventions
Can be bought, sold, hired or licensed

20 years

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An invention is patentable if ( x3 )

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New and previously undisclosed
Distinguished by an inventive step
Capable of industrial application (can be made)

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4
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2 examples of components that are patentable

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Canon camera (EOS)
Air Jordan's (air)
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Definition of copyright ( x3 )

How long does it last

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Protects original artistic works
Arises automatically
Can be bought, sold or hired

70 years after death of author

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What can have a trademark ( x3 )

How long does it last

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Any sign which can be represented graphically
Any sign which distinguishes services
Includes words, names, designs, letters, logos, packaging

10 years, can be renewed for 10 years indefinitely

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Example of trademarks

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Starbucks
Macy’s
Coca-Cola

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8
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Examples of copyright

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Ed Sheeran (songs)
Wicked
Harry Potter

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Definition of design right ( 4 )

How long does it last

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Form of protection for shape or configuration of products
Not a monopoly but a right to prevent copying
Weaker but automatic
Can be bought, sold, hired or licensed

Lasts for 10 years

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2 types of registered design

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Registered design

Design right

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Definition of registered design ( 4 )

How long does it last

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Monopoly right for outward appearance
Protects aesthetic, not function
Stronger but requires registration
May be bought, sold, hired or licensed

Lasts initially for 5 years, can be extended to max. 25 years

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Why is IP used ( x4 )

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Stops copies
Retain market advantage
Stop negative advertising by lesser/inferior products
Keep consumer trust in products

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What is Intellectual Property

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Gives legal recognition to the ownership of new ideas or brand names to stop other people exploiting their property

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