Intellectual Property Flashcard

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What does intellectual property (IP) refer to?

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Ideas and creations of a person

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Which of the following is an example of intellectual property?
- Buildings and infrastructure
- Natural resources
- Songs and music
- Public parks and gardens

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Songs and music

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Who does intellectual property belong to?

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The person who thought of it

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What is the purpose of laws to protect intellectual property?

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To safeguard the rights of thinkers and creators

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Which type of legal protection covers inventions and new processes? Options: Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade secrets

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Patents

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What do copyrights protect?

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Art, music, and writings

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What does a trademark cover?

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Unique branding and identifiers

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What is the purpose of trade secrets?

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To protect manufacturing processes

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What does technology transfer (t2) help with?

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Sharing and assigning IP

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Who can benefit from technology transfer?

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Both government and private sector