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Intellectual Property Rights

The document provides an overview of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), detailing its types including patents, copyrights, and trademarks. It explains software patents and copyrights, their protections, benefits, and challenges, as well as the differences between trademarks, patents, and copyrights. The document emphasizes the importance of these rights in protecting creators' works and fostering innovation.

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Intellectual Property Rights

The document provides an overview of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), detailing its types including patents, copyrights, and trademarks. It explains software patents and copyrights, their protections, benefits, and challenges, as well as the differences between trademarks, patents, and copyrights. The document emphasizes the importance of these rights in protecting creators' works and fostering innovation.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

RIGHTS
BY: AARAV J.
AARAV P.
ADITYA D.
INDEX
• Introduction to intellectual property rights.
• Properties.
• What are software patents.
• What are Software copyrights.
• What is trademark.
• Trademark vs. Patent vs. Copyright.
INTRODUCTION
Intellectual Property Rights
(IPR) are legal rights that
protect creations of the mind,
such as inventions, literary and
artistic works, designs,
symbols, names, and images
used in commerce. These
rights give creators or owners
the authority to control how
their work is used and to
benefit financially from it.
Properties
• Patents - A government-granted right to protect an invention for a
limited period.
• Copyright - The right of an author to prevent others from copying
their work, such as books, movies, songs, and computer code
• Trademarks - A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the
goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises.
• Trade secrets : Exclusive rights to use a secret, as long as it remains
secret.
What are software patents?

• A software patent is a legal protection for a computer program or


algorithm. It prevents others from using the software without
permission.

• What does a software patent protect? The functionality of the


software, The processes and methods used to execute the software,
and The software's unique features.
How do I get a software patent?

•The software must be new, useful, and non-obvious


•The software must be eligible for patent protection
•The software's key features must be clearly described in the patent application

What are the benefits of a software patent?

•It protects the software from competitors and illegal use


•It can help a company increase its valuation
•It can provide a competitive advantage
•It can help identify who is responsible for the software

What are the challenges of software patents?

•Software patents can be difficult to evaluate because software is both an abstract concept
and an engineering product
•Different jurisdictions have different policies on software patents
What are Software copyrights.
Software copyright is a legal protection for the code of a computer program. It gives the owner
exclusive rights to the program's design, code, and structure.

What does software copyright protect?

•Code: Protects the source code, which is the readable form of the program

•Screen display: Protects the screen display of the program, including screenshots

What does software copyright do?

It prevents unauthorized copying and use of the program, Protects the creator's intellectual
property, and Encourages innovation and creativity.

•
Who owns the copyright?

•The programmer who wrote the program.


•A group of people who collaborated on the program.
•A company that owns the program.

How long does software copyright last?

In India, software copyright is valid for 70 years after the death of the author

How to protect software with copyright?

Include a copyright notice with the copyright symbol ©, the year of


publication, the name of the copyright owner, and a statement of rights
What Is a Trademark?

• A trademark is a recognizable insignia, phrase, word, or symbol that


denotes a specific product and legally differentiates it from all
others of its kind. A trademark exclusively identifies a product as
belonging to a particular company and recognizes the company's
ownership of the brand. Trademarks are considered a form of
intellectual property.
Types Of Trademarks

Word marks
•Words, letters, or numbers used to identify a brand, product, or company
•Examples include Nike, Apple, and Google.

Design marks
•Logos, symbols, or graphical elements used to identify a brand, product, or service
•Examples include the Nike swoosh, the Apple logo, and the McDonald's golden arches.
•
Sound marks
•Unique sounds or jingles associated with a brand.
•Examples include the Amul Doodh jingle "Amul Dudh Peeta Hai India«.
Trademark vs. Patent vs. Copyright
Trademarks
•Protect brand identifiers like names, logos, and slogans
•Identify the source of goods or services
•Prevent counterfeiting and infringement
•Must be distinctive and non-conflicting

Patents
•Protect new inventions, processes, or scientific creations
•Give the inventor or patent owner control over who can use the invention
•Last for 20 years from the application date for utility and plant patents, and 15 years from the
grant date for design patents

•Copyrights
•Protect original creative works, such as books, music, and art
•Grant exclusive rights to use and reproduce the work
•Cover both published and unpublished works
•Generally last for the lifetime of the author plus an additional 60 years after their death
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