Ipr Flashcards
1
Q
what does copyright cover?
A
- literary work
- novels
- instruction manuals
- computer programs
- song lyrics
- newspaper articles
- some types of database
- dramatic works
- dances
- musical works
- artistic work
- layout and typography
2
Q
what are the benefits for copyright
A
- other people have to get owners perrsioms to use work
- they don’t have to apply, its free
- recognised universally
3
Q
what does trademark cover?
A
- any sign that can be represented graphically
- any goods and services
- includes words, personal names, designs, letters
- shapes of goods in their packaging
- registed 10 years but can renew
4
Q
trademark benefits
A
-protects brands and names from work being used in their name.
5
Q
patent
A
- total monopoly of invetion
- lasts ax 20 years
- bought sold hired
- only can ahem a patent if its new and previously undisclosed, distinguished by and inventive step or capable of instal application
6
Q
registered design
A
- exclusive tight to the look and appearance of a product
- stops people making, offering, putting on the market, imporytnaint and exporting and using a product to which your deign is applied
- -porotects the overall look of the choler or part of a design, can be shape, 2d or 3d
- register every 5 years for up to 25 years
- bought sol hired
7
Q
design rights
A
- protects the shape or configuration of articles
- design must not be commanplace
- not a monopoly right but prevent copying
- last 10 years
- bought sold hired
- fast and cheap
