Technology Terms Flashcards
1
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Define patents
A
Legal device to protect intellectual property of an inventor of a new technology.
2
Q
What is leapfrogging?
A
Process of developing countries jumping over several stages to move rapidly to highly modern technologies.
3
Q
Define copyright
A
Protects the written word, music, performance, art and media productions.
4
Q
What is industrial property?
A
Protects trademarks, geographical origins, inventions, trade secrets and designs.
