Intellectual property rights

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Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual Property Rights (pronunciation: /ɪnˌtɛlɛkʧʊəl ˈprɒpərti raɪts/) are legal rights that provide creators protection for their inventions, literature and artistic works, symbols, names, and images. These rights allow creators to benefit from their own work or investment in a creation.

Etymology

The term "Intellectual Property Rights" originates from the Latin "intellectus" meaning "understanding", and "proprietas" meaning "property". The term was first used in the 19th century, but the concept has roots in the early legal systems of Ancient Greece and Rome.

Types of Intellectual Property Rights

There are several types of Intellectual Property Rights, including:

  • Patents: A patent is a right granted to an inventor that permits the inventor to exclude others from making, selling, or using the invention for a certain period of time.
  • Copyrights: Copyright is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works.
  • Trademarks: A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises.
  • Trade Secrets: Trade secrets are intellectual property rights on confidential information which may be sold or licensed.

Related Terms

  • Intellectual Property Law: The branch of law that deals with the rules for securing and enforcing legal rights to inventions, designs, and artistic works.
  • Infringement: Infringement refers to the violation of the rights secured by a patent, copyright, or trademark.
  • Licensing: Licensing is the granting of permission to use intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, patents, or technology, under defined conditions.

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