Types of Intellectual Property


Types of IPR

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Patents

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Copyright

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Trademarks

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Industrial Designs

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Geographical Indications

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Trade Secrets





Patents :

A patent grants an exclusive right to an invention. It allows the patent holder to control how the invention is used by others or if it can be used at all. In return for this right, the patent owner is required to make technical details of the invention available to the public in the published patent document.

Copyright:

Copyright refers to the legal rights that creators have over their original literary and artistic works. These works can include a wide range of creations such as books, music, paintings, sculptures, films, software, databases, advertisements, maps, and technical drawings.

Trademarks :

A trademark is a symbol, word, or sign that differentiates the goods or services of one company from those of another. The concept of trademarks dates back to ancient times when artisans would mark their products with unique signs or symbols.

Industrial Designs :

An industrial design pertains to the aesthetic or ornamental aspects of an article. This can involve three-dimensional features, such as the shape or surface of an object, or two-dimensional elements like patterns, lines, or colours.

Geographical Indications :

Geographical indications and appellations of origin are used to identify goods that come from a specific place and have certain qualities or reputations tied to that location. These indicators typically include the name of the place from which the goods originate.

Trade Secrets :

Trade secrets are intellectual property rights related to confidential business information, which can be sold or licensed. The unauthorized acquisition, use, or disclosure of such information in a way that violates honest commercial practices is considered unfair and constitutes a breach of trade secret protection.