Unit 5 - Intelectual propety and international standards Flashcards
What is intellectual property?
Something that you create using your mind- for example, a story, an invention, an artistic work or a symbol
What does copyright cover?
literary, artistic or musical material
What does copyright protect you from?
Distributing copies
Copying work
Lending work
Playing performing or displaying work
Making adoptions of work
Putting it on the Internet
Is copyright international?
Yes
What does a registered trademark do?
Protects a brand for example, the name of a product or service
Allows legal action to be taken
Allows the use of the ® symbol
Allows selling and licensing of the brand to others
How long does a trademark last?
10 years
What can trademarks include?
Sounds
Colours
Words
Logos
or a combination
What can trademarks not include?
Anything offensive
Descriptions of goods
Anything misleading
Anything too common
Generic shapes
National flags without permission
Official emblems and hallmarks
What is protected by registered design?
The appearance of the product, such as its pattern or shape
What does a registered design prove?
That the design is legally yours
When you actually created it
How long does register design last?
5 years
How long can design registration last?
Maximum of 25 years
What can you register for a registered design?
It must be completely new
Physical shape
Configuration
Decoration or colour
Pattern
What can you not register as a registered design?
Offensive material
Designs using national flags you have no permission to use
Designs that use official emblems or features you learn
Functionality of any design
What is a design right?
An automatic right for three-dimensional objects. Applies to unregistered designs. The shape and configuration are automatically protected
How long does design right last for?
10 years after it was first sold or 15 years after it was created
How long is the appearance of a product protected for in the UK?
Three years from the date you make your design public
What does appearance include?
Texture
Shape
Materials
Ornamentation
How do you get a patent?
You must apply
How long does a patent last for?
It must be renewed every year for a maximum of 20 years
In which countries is a patent valid?
They are not international so designers must patent their work in each country
What are the criteria for a patent?
It must not have been publicly available anywhere in the world before
It must not be a clear change to something that already exists
It must be made and used, a technical process, or a method for doing something
What can you not patent?
Dramatic, literary, musical or artistic works
A way of doing business, playing a game or thinking
A method of medical treatment or diagnosis
A scientific theory, mathematical method or discovery
The way in which information is presented
software with a non-technical purpose
