Lecture 1: 24/09/18

Question 1

What does Intellectual Property encompass? (Broadly speaking)

Answer 1

Area of law associated with creative effort, good will or commercial reputation.

Question 2

Copyright

Answer 2

Property right which subsists within a multitude such as the music and film industry.

Copyright does not protect ideas, only the expression of one.

Question 3

Main legislation for Copyrights?

Answer 3

Copyrights, Designs and Patents Act 1988

Question 4

How Long does a Copyright last?

Answer 4

70 years after the authors death.

Question 5

Patents

Answer 5

Ensures the person who obtained the patent has a temporary monopoly over their invention.

Question 6

How long does a patent last?

Answer 6

20 Years.

Question 7

Main legislation for Patents

Answer 7

Patent Act 1977

Question 8

Where are applications for Patents made?

Answer 8

HM Patents office.

Question 9

Trade Marks

Answer 9

Protects owners from unfair competition, forgery and also protects the goodwill of the company.

Question 10

Main Legislation of Trade Marks

Answer 10

Trade Marks Act 1938

Trade Marks Act 1994