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Intellectual Property
Law
by: Joe Regan
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.
About The Author
Joe Regan writes articals for many major
websites including but not limited to:
www.hugesettlements.com,
www.nurseuniverse.com, and
www.bubbajunk.com. Joe can be contacted at
jregan@verticalag.com.
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