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Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) is the body of laws associated with the exclusive rights granted to the owner or creator of original works. Products of the mind are covered, and these can range from musical, literary, or artistic works to logos, slogans, discoveries, and designs.
Intellectual property systems try to promote economic growth through financial incentives for creation and technological diffusion through buying and selling the products.
Creative vs. Commercial Products
Intellectual property laws make a distinction between creative products for artistic purposes and those for commercial interests. The artistic products are covered under copyright laws which give the owner or creator exclusive rights for production and representation of that product for a certain period of time, typically between 50 and 100 years.
The commercial products covered under IP laws are usually either given patents or trademarks. These are often some kind of invention that helps a business run better or produce something differently, which can be protected for competitive reasons. A trademark is given to guarantee singular usage of a phrase or logo for commercial distinction.
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Intellectual property can be a confusing set of regulations and laws, and the usage rights can be complex. It is important to have experienced legal counsel as you try to navigate your way through these issues, whether you seeking to legally secure the rights to another person’s intellectual property or fighting to protect your own.
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