protecting designs and intellectual property

Question 1

Protecting designs and intellectual properties

Answer 1

important for designers to know how to stop other people from using their art and design work without permission

Question 2

copyright and design rights

Answer 2

to copyright work designers mark them with a C, the designers name and the year it was created
protects work for around 70 years after designers death

Question 3

Patent

Answer 3

used to protect something new and inventive other then aesthetic and creative. protects others from manufacturing/using/selling the new invention without inventors permission
designer needs to apply for a patent with can be expensive and takes a long time to obtain, lasts 30 years and needs to renewed

Question 4

Registered designs

Answer 4

protects shape, decoration and appearance of a product. to be registered can’t have any offensive words or images

Question 5

trademarks

Answer 5

distinctive sign used to promote a brand. trademarks are renewed every 10 years. when you see TM symbol it shows that it has not been registered
it must be unique and new to be registered. the R symbol shows that it has been registered

Question 6

Logos

Answer 6

logos are graphic symbols or designs that are used alongside the name of the businesses. the logo is a visual identity and must be recognisable.