1.24 Protecting Designs and Intellectual Property

Question 1

Define intellectual property (IP)

Answer 1

A novel, physical creation that is entitled protection for its originator in the form of copyright, design rights, patent, registered design or trademark

Question 2

Define intellectual property rights (IPR)

Answer 2

The legal protection of IP

Question 3

Define Copyright

Answer 3

Unregistered design rights that project original work such as books, photographs and plays

Question 4

Define patent

Answer 4

Legal protection for inventions relating to the way in which the products function

Question 5

Define registered design

Answer 5

Legally protected product appearance or decoration to counter coping

Question 6

Define trademarks

Answer 6

A unique combinations of words, sounds, and logos used for marketing and the legal protection of brand identity

Question 7

Define logo

Answer 7

A graphical symbol, often serving as an important element of a trademarked brand identity

Question 8

Define open design

Answer 8

A design without IPR that can be freely used and developed by others