Intellectual Property Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is intellectual property?
A
Something unique that you physically create
2
Q
What is infringement?
A
Someone attempting to steal or imitate your IP
3
Q
What does the UK Intellectual Property Office protect?
A
IP
Patents
Registered design
Trademarks
Copyright
4
Q
Why is protection for IP essential?
A
It encourages entrepreneurs and supports commercial research
5
Q
Features of Design right?
A
- Lasts up to 10 years
- Only applie to shape and configuration
- Automatic
- Stops someone from copying your design
6
Q
Features of copyright?
A
- Lasts the creators life
- Includes music, art, film, literacy and broadcasts
- Its automatic
- Stops people from distributing copies and putting it on he internet
7
Q
Features of Patents?
A
- Lasts up to 20 years
- Protects the unique Feuerbach of an invention
- Need to apply to intellectual property office (IPO)
- Gives you the right to take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports it without your permission
8
Q
Features of registered designs
A
- Last 25 years
- Protects shapes and decoration
- Need to register with IPO
- Gives you the rights to prevent others from using it for up to 25 years
9
Q
Features of trademarks?
A
- Can last forever
- Includes brand identity
- Needs to register with IPO
- puts the R symbol next to your brand- to show it’s yours
10
Q
What is Open Design?
A
People share their ideas. Developing these for the common good of society, rather than for financial gain
