Intellectual Property
Q1. What is intellectual property?
A1. Wherever we go, we are surrounded by intellectual property.
Intellectual property determines and protects human innovations and creations.
1. Trade marks signal the origin of products to consumers
2. Designs specify how products look
3. Copyright relates to artistic creations, such as music, films, books, paintings, etc.
4. Patents protect technical inventions in all fields of technology
Note: Thoughts and ideas do not fall within the scope of intellectual property.
Q2. What is a trademark?
A2. Trade marks are signs used in trade to identify products. Your trade mark is the symbol your customers use to pick you out. It distinguishes you from your competitors. You may protect your trade mark if you register it.
Q3. Where to register?
A3. If you trade in one country of the European Union you may register your trade mark at a national office.
If you do business in more than one EU country, an European Union trade mark (EUTM) offers you protection throughout the EU. EUTMs are registered in the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). An EUTM gives the owner protection for all EU Member States in one single registration.
Q4. What are the benefits of registering a trade mark?
A4.
1. Protects your brand value
2. Creates an asset
3. Defends against rival marks
4. Determines your rights
5. Prevents counterfeiting and fraud
Q5. Who can be the owner of a trade mark?
A5. Any natural or legal person, including authorities established under public law.
Q6. What is a product/good or a service?
A6. Products/goods: any kind of item, which may traded.
Service: the provision of activities in accordance with human needs.
The International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Agreement) serves to determine the scope of protection of trade marks. The Nice Classification is a classification of goods and services for the purposes of registering trade marks. Its use is mandatory for applicants of a trade mark.
Q7. What is the difference between a design and a trade mark?
A7. A design is essentially intended to determine the shape of a product.
A trade mark is also applied to the product. But, its main function is to identify a particular trade origin in connection with specific goods and/or services.
Q8. What does the obligation to use a trade mark mean?
A8. It means that a trade mark has to be put to genuine use in connection with the goods and/or services in respect of which it is registered within 5 years period following registration.
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Intellectual Property Q1. What is intellectual property? A1. Wherever we go, we are surrounded by intellectual property. Intellectual property determines and protects human innovations and creations. 1. Trade marks signal the origin of products to consumers 2. Designs specify how products look 3. Copyright relates to artistic creations, such as music, films, books, paintings, etc. 4. Patents protect technical inventions in all fields of technology Note: Thoughts and ideas do not fall within the scope of intellectual property. Q2. What is a trademark? A2. Trade marks are signs used in trade to identify products. Your trade mark is the symbol your customers use to pick you out. It distinguishes you from your competitors. You may protect your trade mark if you register it. Q3. Where to register? A3. If you trade in one country of the European Union you may register your trade mark at a national office. If you do business in more than one EU country, an European Union trade mark (EUTM) offers you protection throughout the EU. EUTMs are registered in the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). An EUTM gives the owner protection for all EU Member States in one single registration. Q4. What are the benefits of registering a trade mark? A4. 1. Protects your brand value 2. Creates an asset 3. Defends against rival marks 4. Determines your rights 5. Prevents counterfeiting and fraud Q5. Who can be the owner of a trade mark? A5. Any natural or legal person, including authorities established under public law. Q6. What is a product/good or a service? A6. Products/goods: any kind of item, which may traded. Service: the provision of activities in accordance with human needs. The International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Agreement) serves to determine the scope of protection of trade marks. The Nice Classification is a classification of goods and services for the purposes of registering trade marks. Its use is mandatory for applicants of a trade mark. Q7. What is the difference between a design and a trade mark? A7. A design is essentially intended to determine the shape of a product. A trade mark is also applied to the product. But, its main function is to identify a particular trade origin in connection with specific goods and/or services. Q8. What does the obligation to use a trade mark mean? A8. It means that a trade mark has to be put to genuine use in connection with the goods and/or services in respect of which it is registered within 5 years period following registration. |
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