Legal Obligations Flashcards
What is Copyright?
Gives owner exclusive right to make copies of a creative work
Free and automatic
Distinguished small part copied is enough to breach CP laws
Last 70 years after death of designer then falls into the public domain
Once the copyright has expired, the work is considered to be in the public domain. This means that anyone is free to use that work.
What is intellectual Property?
Intellectual property refers to property of the mind or intellect
protects creative idea
Examples include: logos, designs, songs, stories, typefaces, photos, websites, catchphrases or dances
What is Trademark?
It comes under design registration
Identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others
Register and pay
Brands
Logo, colour, package, unique aspects
TM exclusive mark
Last 10 years but can be renewed
What is a patent?
Its a design registration
A patent gives its owner the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, and importing an invention for a limited period of time (commercial advantage), usually twenty years
Protects mechanisms, inventions and working parts
Difference between patent and registered design?
Patent rights protect the function, method or the workings of a thing. Design protects the appearance of a thing
Identity the term registered design
Protects the aesthetic appearance of a product
*Lasts for 5 years but can be renewed
While copyright laws protect creative IP, designs in the commercial world can be registered to provide clear information about their origin and ownership. Work can be registered with IP Australia for a fee. There are 3 Types of design registration:
What is Design Registration?
While copyright laws protect creative IP, designs in the commercial world can be registered to provide clear information about their origin and ownership. Work can be registered with IP Australia for a fee. There are 3 Types of design registration:
