intellectual property rights

• What does intellectual property (IP) refer to?

  Creations of the mind
• IP rights prevent competitors from copying successful ideas or products, fostering innovation
• Copyright protects original creations such as books, music, and films.
• What symbol indicates copyright protection?

  $\copyright$
• Copyright typically lasts 70 years after the creator's death
• Patents are exclusive rights for inventions that prevent others from making or selling them.
• How long does a patent typically last?

  20 years
• Trademarks protect unique names or symbols identifying a company's products
• What symbol indicates a registered trademark?

  $®$
• Trademarks can last indefinitely with renewals required every 10 years.
• What is an agreement between the IP owner and user called?

  License
• Types of Creative Commons licenses

  1️⃣ CC BY

  2️⃣ CC BY-SA

  3️⃣ CC BY-NC

  4️⃣ CC BY-NC-SA

  5️⃣ CC BY-ND

  6️⃣ CC BY-NC-ND
• All Creative Commons licenses require attribution of the original creator.
• What does fair dealing allow users to do with copyrighted material without permission?

  Non-commercial use
• Fair dealing is an exception to copyright law for purposes such as research, study, or reporting current events
• Match the type of IP with its description:

  Copyright ↔️ Protects original works like books

  Patent ↔️ Gives exclusive rights to inventions

  Trademark ↔️ Protects unique brand names or symbols

  License ↔️ Grants permission to use IP
• What is the primary goal of intellectual property rights?

  Foster innovation
• Using copyrighted material without permission can lead to legal action.