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Basics of Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property covers a vast range of activities and plays an important role in role in both cultural and economic life. This importance is recognized by various laws which protect intellectual property rights. Intellectual Property law is complicated: there are different laws relating to different types of IP, and different national laws in different countries and regions of the world as well as international laws. This booklet introduces the main types of IP and explains how the law protects them. It also introduces the work of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the United Nations agency dedicated to making IP work for innovation and creativity.

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  • Identify the various types of intellectual property.

  • Understand how rights to intellectual property arise.

  • Understand the functions of international organizations such as INTA and WIPO.

  • Explain the rationale for the protection of intellectual property.

  • Identify eh roles of the USPTO and Copyright Office.

  • Identify the treaties that protect intellectual property.

The progress and well-being of humanity depend on our capacity to come up with new ideas and creations. Technological progress requires the development and application of new inventions, while a vibrant culture will constantly seek new ways to express itself.

Intellectual property rights are also vital. Inventors, artists, scientists and businesses put a lot of time, money, energy and thought into developing their innovations and creations. To encourage them to do that, they need the chance to make a fair return on their investment. That means giving them rights to protect their intellectual property.

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