18 Questions
What does copyright provide protection to?
Literary, artistic, and musical creations
What is the significance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)?
To encourage human efforts that promote economic and cultural development
What does Intellectual Property (IPRs) concern itself with?
Governing the use of human creations
What does Intellectual property law try to regulate?
Creation, use, and/or exploitation of mental or creative labour
What does the protection of trademarks aim to prevent?
Unauthorized imitation of trade names
What is the purpose of extending protection to the finer manifestation of human achievements?
To encourage creators to continue their efforts
Why must creators receive suitable rewards for their intellectual creations?
To promote economic and cultural development
What does Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) aim to prevent third parties from doing?
Taking unjust benefits from intellectual property not owned by them
What is the purpose of a patent?
To grant a monopoly right to the creator of a new and useful invention
What does the term 'patent' signify?
An exclusive license granted to an inventor
What encourages inventors to carry out more research and development?
The monopoly right granted through patenting
What does a patent signify for an inventor?
An exclusive right to make use of their invention
What is a patent?
An exclusive right to use or exercise an invention granted to a person for a limited period
What is the primary purpose of a patent?
To encourage scientific research, new technology, and industrial progress
What is the geographical limitation of a patent?
It cannot be enforced in any country other than the one it was granted in
What must an invention be in order to be patentable?
New, useful, and applicable for industrial purposes
What is the object of patent law?
To encourage scientific research, new technology, and industrial progress
What happens to an invention after the expiry of the fixed period of the monopoly granted by a patent?
It is no longer protected and becomes public domain
Explore the significance of intellectual property including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyrights. Understand the protection provided to technological inventions, mass-produced goods, and literary, artistic, and musical creations.
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