Introduction to Intellectual Property

This flashcard set covers key concepts related to Intellectual Property introduced in the lecture.

What is the goal of intellectual property law?

To create incentives for people to engage in creative activity by allowing them to benefit from their creative efforts.

Define 'patent'.

A patent is the right to prevent others from making, using, selling, or distributing a man-made invention.

What is an 'industrial design' right?

The right to use the aesthetic, ornamental elements in a design for an object.

What do marks distinguish in terms of intellectual property?

Marks distinguish a business’s products or services from others’ products or services.

What is a 'geographical indication'?

A mark used on products that identifies a specific geographical location, often indicating that the product has certain qualities due to its geographical origin.

What does copyright protect?

Copyright protects the right to copy, distribute, sell, display, perform, and adapt original creative works.

What is a 'trade secret'?

A trade secret is information or knowledge that is not generally known to the public and provides its owner with an economic advantage.

Name at least two examples of geographical indications.

Champagne (France) and Jinhua Ham (China).

Give an example of a type of information that can be a trade secret.

A formula, process, design, or compilation of information.

What does copyright not protect?

Copyright does not protect ideas, only the expression or fixation of an idea in some original, creative form.