Intellectual Property Fundamentals

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πŸ“‹ Course Outline

  1. Patent Types
  2. Patent Application Process
  3. Patent Infringement
  4. Trademark Types
  5. Trademark Registration
  6. Trademark Infringement
  7. Copyright Works
  8. Copyright Registration
  9. Copyright Infringement
  10. International IP Law
  11. Future Challenges in IP

πŸ“– 1. Patent Types

πŸ”‘ Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Utility Patent: Grants exclusive rights for new and useful processes, machines, articles of manufacture, or compositions of matter; lasts 20 years from filing.
  • Design Patent: Protects the ornamental design of a functional item; typically lasts 15 years from grant.
  • Plant Patent: Provides rights for new, asexually reproduced plant varieties; duration is 20 years from filing.
  • Patent Infringement: Unauthorized making, using, or selling of a patented invention, leading to legal remedies.
  • Patent Application: Formal process of submitting detailed invention information to a patent office for review and approval.

πŸ“ Essential Points

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1. What does the term 'patent types' refer to?

2. What is the primary purpose of a utility patent?

3. Which treaty is commonly used for international patent protection, allowing applicants to file a single application that can be recognized in multiple countries?

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Patent Types β€” main categories?

Utility, design, and plant patents.

Patent Types β€” overview?

Utility, design, plant patents.

Trademark Registration β€” purpose?

To legally protect brand identifiers nationwide.

Utility Patent β€” duration?

20 years from filing.

Copyright Works β€” protected?

Original works of authorship fixed in tangible form.

Trademark Types β€” examples?

Service marks, collective marks.

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