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Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:05:29 -0800 (PST) |
Joseph Agiato, Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual Property Law can be quite confusing at times. Copyrights,
trademarks and patents all have a role in protecting your hard earned content
and knowing their role is half the battle.Intellectual property in itself
refers to the creations of the mind, including such things as: artistic works,
literary works, inventions, names, images, symbols, and designs used in
commerce. In other words, the intellect that is the possession of an
organization or an individual is considered intellectual property.
Intellectual property is divided into two categories, copyrights and industrial
property.
Copyrights give the authors of an exclusive work, exclusive rights to that work
for a limited amount of time. Copyrights cover such literary and artistic works
as novels, poems, plays, films, songs and other musical works, artistic works
(drawings, paintings, sculptures and photographs) and architectural designs.
Copyrights, which must be renewed periodically, allow the creators of a piece
of work, the opportunity to benefit from that piece of work.
Industrial property includes patents, trademarks, industrial designs and
geographic indications of source.
Patents give the inventors of a new product, a certain (limited) amount of time
in which he/she may prevent others from making, selling or using the invention
without authorization.
A trademark is an intellectual property protection which is used to protect the
distinctive features that distinguish one product from another. Those features
can include such things as: symbols, colors, brands, names, sounds, smells,
shapes, and signs.
Fortunately, Intellectual property laws benefit the creator of a property, by
rewarding that creator for his/her innovation and creativity. Also, society as
a whole benefits from intellectual property laws, by the fact, that these laws
encourage creativity, therefore allowing the rest of us to benefit from the
wide range of products and services that are produced.
Any violation of a trademark, patent or copyright could constitute the grounds
for an intellectual property lawsuit. If you feel that you have been victimized
it would be wise to consult a qualified attorney in your area. Find an attorney
or law firm, which specializes in intellectual property law. Know your rights
and protect them accordingly.
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