7. Intellectual Property

<p>It solidifies customer association with the business name. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A registered trademark (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It applies when there is a risk of customer confusion over similar trademarks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>® (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It must be novel, inventive, and have industrial applicability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An invention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may receive some protection based on common law. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proof of ownership and/or creation that predates infringement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Service marks have the same legal protection as trademarks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Submission of trademark applications to many countries at once. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protection for the visual appearance of a product. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It protects the potential for patent eligibility by avoiding public disclosure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Original creative works (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It lasts for the creator's life plus 70 years. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Automatically upon meeting specific criteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confidential information providing a competitive advantage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The work must be published (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Copyright lasts for a fixed term, while trade secrets can last indefinitely. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure the confidentiality and prevent unauthorized access (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Customer lists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Legal rights granted to individuals or organizations for their creative and innovative works, products, processes, and more. Includes inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce.

Distinctive signs that distinguish the goods or services of one business from those of others. Examples include names, logos, slogans, or even specific product packaging.

Established through continuous usage of a brand, granting the owner the ability to take legal action against third parties who use the same brand.

Grants the owner exclusive rights to use and protect that mark within the specified class of goods or services.

The legal concept that protects against one business using a similar brand that confuses customers.

Proof of ownership and creation of a trademark, such as a copyright registration, that predates the supposed 'passing off' offense.

A legal claim that protects the rights of a trademark holder.

Rights to protect a trademark that can be established even if there is no official registration.

A legal right that grants exclusive use and ownership of a brand name, logo, or design, preventing others from using it.

The process of formally registering a trademark with a government agency, providing legal protection.

A government-granted exclusive right for an inventor to use, sell, or make their invention for a set period, typically 20 years.

A legal agreement that protects confidential information shared between parties during business discussions.

Legal rights protecting the visual appearance or design of a product, covering its overall or partial elements.

A design not formally registered but still offers protection on the design, though it's limited and lasts for a shorter period.

A design that has gone through the registration process, providing stronger and longer-lasting protection.

A design must be new and distinctly different from existing designs to be protected.

Copyright grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to use and control it, including the right to reproduce, distribute, and communicate it to the public.

Copyright is not registered in the UK. It is automatically granted when an original work is created and recorded.

Copyright protection in the UK lasts for the life of the creator plus an additional 70 years.

Trade secrets are confidential information that gives a business a competitive advantage. They can include things like formulas, customer lists, or manufacturing processes.

Trade secrets do not require registration. They are protected under common law by keeping them confidential and taking steps to prevent unauthorized disclosure.