T3 IP Copyright Flashcards
1
Q
What is intellectual property (IP)
A
It allows you to have exclusivity over something that you have created, for a period of time
2
Q
What are the 4 types of IP
A
Patent, copyright, registered design, trademark
3
Q
What is a patent.
A
Legal protection that a designer has for their invention which prevents it being copied for up to 20 years
4
Q
What is copyright?
A
Used to protect text, music, computer generated works or drawing from being copied
5
Q
What is registered design?
A
It protects the designs shape pattern or colour, in other words the aesthetics of the design
6
Q
What is a trademark?
A
Distinctive symbols or logos that contain the company name or slogan and cannot be copied
