1.10 Protecting designs and intellectual property

intellectual property

IP, something that has been physically created and did not exist before.

intellectual property rights

the legal protection of IP

copyright

a legal right that provides protection for work for 70 years after the creators death

patents

legal protection for inventions relating to the way products function

intellectual property office

IPO official UK government body responsible for IP

unregistered design rights

Rights that give automatic protection to prevent copying the appearance of a product

registered design

A product whose appearance or decoration has been legally protected to counter copying.

trademarks

unique combination of words, sounds, colours, and logos used for marketing and the legal protection of a brands identity

logos

a graphical symbol that often serves as an important element of a brands identity

open design

a design that is not protected by IPR so can be used freely and developed by others