1.10 Protecting Designs & Intellectual Property

Define open designs

A design that has not been protected by IPR, so that it can be freely used and developed by others.

Define intellectual property

A novel, physical creation that is entitled to protection for its originator in the form of copyright, design rights, patent, registered design or trademark.

Define intellectual property rights

The legal protection of Intellectual Property.

Define copyright

Unregistered rights that protect original works such as books, photographs and plays.

Define unregistered design rights

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

Define patents

Legal protection for inventions relating to the way in which the products function.

What is intellectual property office?

The official UK government body responsible for IP.

Define a registered design

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

Define trademarks

A unique combination of words, sounds, colours and logos used for marketing, and the legal protection of brand identity.

Define a logo

A unique combination of words, sounds, colours and logos used for marketing, and the legal protection of brand identity.