Intellectual Property & Rights

The following describes what kind of IP.

A legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it, usually for a limited time. It covers books, poems, plays music, films etc.

• Patent

• Copyright

• Trademark

• Trade Secrets

The following describes what kind of IP.

This is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business organisation

• Copyright

• Patent

• Trademark

• trade secrets

The following describes what kind of IP.

This consists of a set of exclusive rights granted by a sovereign state to an inventor for a limited period of time in exchange for the public disclosure of an invention.

• Patent

• Trademark

• Copyright

• Trade Secrets

Which of the following are negatives of IPR? You can pick more then one answer

• Increase Bureaucracy

• Gain a competitive advantage

• Inhibits Innovation

• Provides a financial incentive for the creation of and investment in intellectual property

How long does Copyright last for?

• 60 years

• your life time

• 50 years

• Your life time plus 50 years

How much does Copyright cost?

• $100

• Free

• $500

Which of the following does Copyright not cover

• Architectural designs

• Software

• Colours

• Artistic works

Which of the following do Trademarks not cover

• Logos

• Smells

• Paintings

• Sounds

What are the risks involved for a business that breaches IP law

• Increase in reputation

• Large Fines

• Custodial Sentence

• Loss of professional reputation

What is the function of IPONZ? (Intellectual Property Office, NZ)