Intellectual Property (IP) encompasses the thought process that leads to the invention or creation of new things or works.
IP Law protects individuals and their creations.
IP Law encompasses Patents, Trademarks and Copyright.
Copyright and Related Acts, 2000
Copyright and other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Act 2019
"A government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention." (Oxford English Dictionary)
Always check if a Patent exists and is valid. Patents are only granted for a maximum of 20yrs. Some patents are "short-term" and last up to 10yrs.
Ireland is a member of WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) so check on the website for information on other countries.
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"Employees and Students of University College Cork (UCC) produce Intellectual Property (IP) in the course of their research and scholarship. Some of this IP makes a valuable contribution to the body of knowledge relating to a wide range of disciplines, but may have little commercial value. Other IP may have significant potential for commercial exploitation and the creation of products and/or services for the public good, which can be of benefit to the local and national economy, and may have potential financial benefit to both UCC and the Employee concerned."
"The purpose of this policy document is to provide guidance and sources of advice in order to encourage the early identification of such IP and its successful exploitation for the mutual benefit of all parties."
"A symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product." (Oxford English Dictionary)
Be careful when using logos and anything that might look like a trademark or an industrial design. Always check.
