Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property rights are intended to protect original creations such as inventions, writing, processes and identifiers, allowing the creator to have a monopoly on the distribution and reproduction of the creative work. Intellectual property rights may apply to tangible or intangible works, and can be protected through a number of different legal means. There are several main types of intellectual property rights:
- Copyright law is designed to protect original literary works, movies, music, art and all other original creations
- Trademarks protect any identifying symbol used for a particular work
- Patents are typically used for the protection of new inventions
- Industrial design property rights protect building designs and other industrial design rights
- Lastly, trade secret property rights protect company practices and confidential knowledge
Intellectual property rights protect and encourage the progress of creative works, giving the inventor or creator full rights of their creation. These laws safeguard the creative party from infringement and unlawful use of what is rightfully theirs.
To learn more about intellectual property rights or if you feel your rights have been infringed, please contact us to speak to a qualified intellectual property lawyer today. We can evaluate your case; free of charge and help you understand your legal rights.