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What is the purpose of patents?
What is the purpose of patents?
What does copyright protect?
What does copyright protect?
What are trademarks used for?
What are trademarks used for?
Which type of intellectual property is protected by law through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?
Which type of intellectual property is protected by law through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets?
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What is the main requirement for obtaining a patent?
What is the main requirement for obtaining a patent?
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Study Notes
- Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols used in commerce
- Protected by law through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
- Patents: legal documents granting inventors exclusive rights to their inventions for a limited time, must be novel, nonobvious, and useful
- Prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without permission
- Trademarks: symbols, names, or designs that distinguish a company's products or services, can be registered or unregistered, include logos, slogans, and packaging
- Protect brand identity and prevent consumer confusion
- Copyrights: protect original works of authorship, automatic and do not require registration, give creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display the work, registration provides additional legal benefits.
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Test your knowledge of intellectual property law and ethics by taking this quiz. Learn about safeguarding innovative ideas and avoiding legal disputes.