Invention And Innovation Flashcards
What is invention?
The discovery and creation of a new product and the ways of making these products
What is innovation?
The process in which products are transformed into sellable products that are able to be brought by customers
What is a patent?
Right of ownership of an invention when it is registered with the government
What is copyright?
Legal ownership of material such as audio, videos, films and books
What is a trademark?
The symbol sign or other features of a product that can be protected by law
Why are new products/services invented?
To fulfil a specific want or need
Advantages in technology
Gaps in the market
How do ideas come about?
People who use the product - consumers
Research departments