24 Questions
What is intellectual property?
Creations of the mind, such as inventions and designs
What is the main difference between a patent and a utility model?
The requirement of an inventive step
What can a patent owner do with their patent?
Exclude others from making, using, or selling the invention, or license its use
How long does a patent typically last?
20 years from the filing date
What is required to maintain a patent?
Yearly maintenance fees, starting from the 5th year
What type of invention can be protected by a utility model?
Any invention, regardless of its inventive step
What is the primary difference between a utility model and an invention patent?
The patentability requirements
What is the duration of protection for a registered utility model?
Seven years from the date of filing
What is the primary focus of an industrial design?
Ornamental or aesthetic aspects of an article
What right does the owner of a registered industrial design have?
To prevent others from commercially using the design
What is a common characteristic of a utility model and an industrial design?
Both are relatively inexpensive to obtain
What is the scope of industrial designs?
Ranges from fashion to industrial goods
What is the maximum number of consecutive periods for which an industrial design registration can be renewed?
Two (2) consecutive periods of five (5) years each
What is the primary function of a trademark?
To protect a business' brand identity in the marketplace
What is the period of protection for a trademark?
Ten (10) years from the date of registration
What type of works are protected by copyright?
Literary and artistic works
What is the primary purpose of renewing an industrial design registration?
To extend the period of protection
How long before the expiration of the registration should the renewal fee for an industrial design be paid?
Within a year of the expiration of the registration
What is the primary purpose of copyright?
To protect original works from unauthorized use
What is an 'original work' in the context of copyright?
An intellectual creation in the literary, scientific and artistic domain
What is the term of protection for copyright in literary and artistic works?
The lifetime of the author plus fifty (50) years
What can the right holder(s) of a work authorize or prohibit?
Reproduction in all forms, including print form and sound recording, public performance, communication to the public, broadcasting, translation into other languages, and adaptation
Which of the following is NOT an example of a literary work?
Painting
What type of works are ornamental designs or models classified as?
Artistic works
Test your knowledge of utility models, including their registrability, scope of protection, and comparison to invention patents. Learn about the benefits and requirements of utility model registration.
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