Patents, copyrights, registered designs and trademarks Flashcards
Define patent
The legal protection a designer has to prevent their design from being copied for up to 20 years.
What is required to achieve a patent?
A design must be new, inventive, able to be industrially made and be a physical product or process. A £200 fee is also required.
Why is copyright different to a patent?
Copyright is similar to a patent but it is used to protect text, films, music, computer-generated works or drawings from being copied.
How is a patent indicated?
It is recorded on the product, normally with a long number.
What does copyright do?
Protects original authored works from being copied for the lifetime of the creator, plus 70 years.
What does a registered design do?
Protects the aesthetics or look of a design from being copied, including the design’s shape, pattern or colour.
How easy is it to register your design? How long does it last?
It is very easy to register your design with the UK Intellectual Property Office and it costs £60. This will give the designer rights for up to 25 years.
What is a trademark?
Trademarks are distinctive symbols or logos that contain the company name or slogan and cannot be copied.
What is required to register a trademark?
It must be unique and a £200 fee must be paid.
