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Intellectual Property Law

The branch of law that deals with the legal rights of creators and owners of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and how these rights are protected and enforced

intermediate
5 hours
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Intellectual Property Law is essential for protecting the rights of creators and inventors. It encompasses various forms of protection, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Each type serves a unique purpose and has specific legal requirements for protection and enforcement. ...

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Copyright
A legal right that grants the creator of original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution.

Example: Books, music, and films are protected by copyright.

Trademark
A symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.

Example: The Nike swoosh is a trademark.

Patent
An exclusive right granted for an invention, which provides the patent holder the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling the invention.

Example: A new type of engine can be patented.

Trade Secret
A formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or compilation of information that is not generally known or reasonably ascertainable.

Example: The recipe for Coca-Cola is a trade secret.

Infringement
The violation of a law or a right, particularly in relation to intellectual property.

Example: Using a copyrighted song without permission is copyright infringement.

Licensing
The act of allowing someone to use your intellectual property under agreed terms.

Example: A software company may license its software to users.

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Key Concepts

CopyrightTrademarkPatentTrade Secret