patents
What type of invention can be protected with a patent?
A new and useful invention.
What does copyright protect?
Original creative works.
What is a trademark?
A word, logo, slogan, or symbol that identifies a brand.
What is a trade secret?
Confidential business information that gives a company an advantage.
Which type of IP protects an invention?
patent
How long does a U.S. utility patent generally last?
20 years from filling date
Can you copyright an idea by itself?
no
Name 3 things that can be trademarked besides a logo.
Brand name, slogan, sound, color, etc.
Name one famous trade secret.
Coca-Cola formula, KFC recipe, Google search algorithm, etc.
Which IP can last forever if properly maintained?
Trademark or trade secret.
Before getting a patent, inventors often search for what?
Prior art or existing patents.
What is fair use?
Limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes like education, criticism, or commentary.
Why do companies register trademarks?
To protect their brand and prevent confusion.
What is one way a company protects trade secrets?
NDAs, limited access, employee agreements, security measures.
You invent a new robot and name it "RoboMax." Which two types of IP could protect it?
Patent for the invention and trademark for the name.
True or False: Every invention can receive a patent.
false
Why is "expression vs. idea" important in copyright law?
Ideas aren't protected; the way they're expressed is.
What symbol is commonly used for a registered trademark?
the small circle with an r.
f a trade secret becomes public without legal protection, what usually happens?
It loses trade secret protection.
Which IP would protect the code for a video game?
copyright
What are the three main requirements for a patent?
Novel, useful, and non-obvious.
A YouTuber uses 20 seconds of a movie clip while reviewing the film. Is it automatically copyright infringement?
No. it may qualify as fair use depending on the circumstances.
What is trademark infringement?
Using the same logo or something very similar.
Why might a company choose a trade secret instead of a patent? And give an example.
A patent requires public disclosure; trade secrets stay confidential.
Apple invents a new phone feature, names it "VisionTouch," designs a unique logo, writes software, and keeps a manufacturing process secret. Match each IP type.
Patent = feature, Trademark = VisionTouch/logo, Copyright = software, Trade Secret = manufacturing process.