4. Know the key provisions relating to intellectual property rights Intellectual property • • • •
Definition Types Relevance to business Ownership
Patents • Definition of patent • Legislation • Registration in UK, EU and internationally, role of patent offices- UK, EU What can and can’t be patented•Rightsrelatedtopatents • Invention and ownership including patents and employees Copyright • Definition of copyright • Legislation • What can and can’t be copyrighted • Production and ownership • Duration • Protection under copyright Trademarks and business names • Definitions of trademarks and business names • Registration of trademarks and business names • Rights to use registered trademarks and business names Infringement of IP rights • Unauthorised use, passing off, hearings and tribunals
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