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What do moral rights in copyright law primarily protect?
What do moral rights in copyright law primarily protect?
- The financial benefits of the author
- The integrity of the author's work (correct)
- The physical ownership of an artwork
- The duration of copyright expiration
Which principle of the Berne Convention guarantees that foreign works receive the same protection as local works?
Which principle of the Berne Convention guarantees that foreign works receive the same protection as local works?
- Principle of independence of protection
- Principle of exclusive rights
- Principle of automatic protection
- National treatment principle (correct)
What does the principle of automatic protection entail according to the Berne Convention?
What does the principle of automatic protection entail according to the Berne Convention?
- Protection is limited to a specified duration
- Protection is granted without any prior formalities (correct)
- Protection is only granted to local authors
- Protection requires official registration
How does the TRIPs Agreement affect copyright protection internationally?
How does the TRIPs Agreement affect copyright protection internationally?
What does the principle of independence of protection claim regarding copyright?
What does the principle of independence of protection claim regarding copyright?
What is the main purpose of legal protection for intellectual property?
What is the main purpose of legal protection for intellectual property?
Which type of intellectual property law protects brand names?
Which type of intellectual property law protects brand names?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of intellectual property?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of intellectual property?
In the context of intellectual property, what does 'know-how' refer to?
In the context of intellectual property, what does 'know-how' refer to?
What is one reason an inventor might choose to keep their invention a secret?
What is one reason an inventor might choose to keep their invention a secret?
What type of intellectual property includes protections for writings like films or recordings?
What type of intellectual property includes protections for writings like films or recordings?
Which statement about intellectual property laws is correct?
Which statement about intellectual property laws is correct?
What does patent law primarily protect?
What does patent law primarily protect?
What is NOT one of the main functions of a trademark?
What is NOT one of the main functions of a trademark?
What can a trademark be protected against under trademark law?
What can a trademark be protected against under trademark law?
Under typical intellectual property rules, who may use a protected trademark?
Under typical intellectual property rules, who may use a protected trademark?
What must a business prove to gain legal protection for a trademark?
What must a business prove to gain legal protection for a trademark?
Which agreement provides for international registration of trademarks?
Which agreement provides for international registration of trademarks?
What is the term for the period during which copyright protects authored works?
What is the term for the period during which copyright protects authored works?
According to copyright law, what is protectable?
According to copyright law, what is protectable?
What does the concept of originality in copyright law imply?
What does the concept of originality in copyright law imply?
Which of the following statements regarding the fair use doctrine is true?
Which of the following statements regarding the fair use doctrine is true?
Which of the following is true about the creation of trademarks?
Which of the following is true about the creation of trademarks?
What could be a result of trademark dilution?
What could be a result of trademark dilution?
Under what circumstance can a trademark be registered solely on the intent to use it?
Under what circumstance can a trademark be registered solely on the intent to use it?
What does the TRIPs Agreement provide concerning intellectual property?
What does the TRIPs Agreement provide concerning intellectual property?
What is required for an invention to be eligible for patent protection?
What is required for an invention to be eligible for patent protection?
How long does a patent typically provide exclusive rights to its inventor?
How long does a patent typically provide exclusive rights to its inventor?
What is a significant disadvantage of trade secret protection compared to patent protection?
What is a significant disadvantage of trade secret protection compared to patent protection?
What does the term 'non-obvious' mean in the context of patentability?
What does the term 'non-obvious' mean in the context of patentability?
Which international agreement relates to the protection of patents?
Which international agreement relates to the protection of patents?
Why do patent rights have a limited duration?
Why do patent rights have a limited duration?
What is required for a newly invented product to be considered 'useful' under patent law?
What is required for a newly invented product to be considered 'useful' under patent law?
What advantage is granted to inventors under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property?
What advantage is granted to inventors under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property?
What happens to a patent once its term expires?
What happens to a patent once its term expires?
What is a trade secret?
What is a trade secret?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a legal patent?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a legal patent?
What can happen if an inventor does not 'work' their patent in some countries?
What can happen if an inventor does not 'work' their patent in some countries?
What is the primary purpose of patent protection?
What is the primary purpose of patent protection?
What is an essential feature of an invention to qualify for patenting?
What is an essential feature of an invention to qualify for patenting?
Flashcards
Moral Rights
Moral Rights
Inalienable rights of authors/artists to prevent damaging modifications to their works.
Berne Convention
Berne Convention
International treaty governing literary and artistic work copyrights.
National Treatment Principle (Berne Convention)
National Treatment Principle (Berne Convention)
Works from a member country get same protection in other member countries as their own nationals' works.
Automatic Copyright Protection
Automatic Copyright Protection
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Independence of Copyright Protection
Independence of Copyright Protection
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Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
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Patent
Patent
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Trademark
Trademark
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Copyright
Copyright
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Industrial Property
Industrial Property
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Protecting an invention
Protecting an invention
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Keeping an invention a secret
Keeping an invention a secret
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Monopoly (in intellectual property)
Monopoly (in intellectual property)
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Invention
Invention
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Industrial Know-how
Industrial Know-how
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Trade Secret
Trade Secret
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Novelty (Patent)
Novelty (Patent)
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Usefulness (Patent)
Usefulness (Patent)
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Non-obviousness (Patent)
Non-obviousness (Patent)
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Paris Convention
Paris Convention
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European Patent Convention
European Patent Convention
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Compulsory License
Compulsory License
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Public Domain
Public Domain
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Competitive Advantage
Competitive Advantage
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TRIPs Agreement
TRIPs Agreement
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National Treatment
National Treatment
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Trademark protection
Trademark protection
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Trademark functions
Trademark functions
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Trademark components
Trademark components
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Trademark registration
Trademark registration
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Trademark dilution
Trademark dilution
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Consumer confusion
Consumer confusion
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Madrid Agreement
Madrid Agreement
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Copyright protection
Copyright protection
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Copyright reasons
Copyright reasons
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Copyright expression
Copyright expression
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Copyright originality
Copyright originality
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Copyright duration
Copyright duration
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Fair use exception
Fair use exception
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Copyright and technology
Copyright and technology
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Goodwill
Goodwill
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Study Notes
Intellectual Property Rights
- Intellectual property (IP) encompasses knowledge, expressions, and creations belonging to individuals or entities.
- Legal protection exists for various IP types, including: inventions (patent law), brand names/designs (trademark law), and writings/films/recordings (copyright law).
- Inventions and brand names/designs fall under "industrial property," while writings constitute "artistic property."
- Other IP types sometimes protected include industrial models, designs, trade secrets, "know-how," integrated circuit layouts, personality rights, biological technologies, and internet/electronic commerce technologies.
Fundamental Purpose of IP Law
- Primary goal is to safeguard innovation and creativity by granting creators/owners exclusive rights.
- This restriction prevents others from using/producing the protected item.
- While multinational treaties exist, IP law primarily operates at the national level.
Patents
- Patents protect new, useful, and non-obvious technological items/processes.
- Trade secrets, another protection method, involves confidential information providing a competitive advantage. Patent and trade secret protection can't exist concurrently for the same item in most jurisdictions.
- Patents must demonstrate novelty (never created before), utility (serves a purpose), and non-obviousness (not a simple improvement or obvious solution).
- Patentees are granted exclusive rights for a specific time period to manufacture, use, or sell the invention, but some countries may require the inventor to actively use the patented technology.
- Patent rights incentivize individuals to invest time/money in invention/creation.
- Patent protection is limited to a set number of years, transitioning to the public domain.
- International protection exists through agreements like the Paris Convention (1884, 1967), providing national treatment and priority filing.
- International agreements like the TRIPs Agreement also impact patent rights.
Trademarks
- Trademarks distinguish a business's goods/services from others.
- Trademark protection prohibits the unauthorized use of similar marks to avoid confusing consumers.
- Trademarks traditionally function to differentiate products, relate quality to a brand, identify product origin, and bolster marketing efforts.
- Key functions include: Differentiating a company's products, linking unique qualities to the brand, indicating product origin, and enhancing marketing/sales.
- Protection covers trademark dilution (preserving goodwill) and consumer confusion (preventing misappropriation).
- Trademarks can be words, letters, numbers, images, distinctive forms, or even colors in certain cases.
- Trademark registration requires evidence of current commercial use, although some countries permit registration based on future/intended commercial use.
- The Madrid Agreement/Protocol (1891, 1989) facilitates international trademark registration by automatic transfer across member nations.
Copyright
- Copyright (often used to cover literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic works) is a protection for original published works.
- Copyright protection often lasts throughout the author/artist's life + several years post-death.
- Copyright law protects authors from unauthorized reproductions of their work.
- Exceptions can exist, particularly for educational purposes (“fair use”).
- Copyright exists to reward creators, fostering cultural expression and sensitivity, and for original expressions.
- European law includes "moral rights" relating to author/artist reputation.
- The Berne Convention (1886) establishes standards for copyright protection globally.
- Key principles include national treatment, automatic protection, and independence of protection.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), including various types of IP, their legal protections, and the overarching purpose of IP law. Explore the different categories such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and understand how these laws support innovation and creativity on a national and international scale.
