Patents
True or False. Patent registration is not required?
False
Permits a party to use a copyrighted work without the copyright owner's permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research
Fair Use
True or False. A Trademark registration is required?
False. But recommended.
True or False. A copyright must be registered?
True
Marie Van Brittan
Inventor of the Home Security System
What are the three types of patents?
Utility, Design, and Plant Patent
What is Infringement ?
The unauthorized use of protected work
What does the trademark symbol TM. stand for?
Pending Trademark
What are examples of work that can be Copyrighted?
novel, poem, photograph, movie, song lyrics
Garrett Morgan
Inventor of the Traffic light
How long can a patent be protected?
Ownership only 20 years.
Under what in the Copyright Act is Fair Use protected
Section 107 of the Copyright Act
What creative work can be trademarked?
distinctive word, mark, phrase, or symbol associated with the product or service of a business
What rights do copyright owners have for their work?
Owners have exclusive rights to sell, perform display or reproduce work
What are the general step to filing an IP?
File an application
Proof of IP
Required fees
Attorney is recommended
a creative distinctive aesthetic appeal. Protects form, shape, surface textures, and design.
Design Patent
What was the popular Marvin Gaye song Ed Sheeran was accused of infringing upon?
Let's Get It On
How long does it take to approve a trademark or service mark application?
Approx. 12-18 months
How long can you own work that has been copyrighted work?
Owner own their work for life plus 70 years
What is the definition of property?
The rights and interest in tangible and intangible things
What are the three requirements to determine if a patent is original? Explain?
Novel - New never though of Idea
Non Obvious – Above basic engineering
Useful – product or process can help people do things
How much did Pharrell and Robin Thicke have to pay in damages to Marvin Gaye's estate for infringement.
Approx. 5 million plus 50% in royalties
Where can you file a trademark application?
United State Patents and Trademark Office
How long does it take to approve a copyright application?
approx. 2-4 months
What type of IP was protected in Sybaris Greece in 500 B.C?
Culinary inventions