Intellectual property rights, also known as "intellectual property rights", refer to "the property rights enjoyed by rights holders over the results of their intellectual work" and are generally only valid for a limited period of time. Various intellectual creations such as inventions, literary and artistic works, as well as logos, names, images and designs used in commerce can be considered intellectual property rights owned by a person or organization.
According to Professor Mark Lemley of Stanford Law School, widespread use of the term "intellectual property" emerged after the establishment of the World Intellectual Property Organization in 1967.
Invention patents, trademarks and industrial designs constitute industrial property rights. Industrial property rights include patents, trademarks, service marks, manufacturer names, names of origin, suppression of unfair competition, new plant variety rights and exclusive rights to integrated circuit layout designs, etc.
Specifically, domestic intellectual property affairs have transformed into agency work for some patents, trademarks and copyrights (for agency firms);
The company’s intellectual property work is generally also the company’s technology protection, and competitor patent analysis and early warning.
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The role of intellectual property rights
⑴ Provides legal protection for the rights and interests of those who have completed intellectual achievements, and mobilizes people to engage in scientific and technological research and literary and artistic works Creativity and creativity.
⑵ It provides a legal mechanism for the promotion, application and dissemination of intellectual achievements, transforms intellectual achievements into productive forces and applies them to production and construction, generating huge economic and social benefits.
⑶ Provides legal guidelines for international economic, technological, trade, cultural and artistic exchanges, and promotes the progress of human civilization and economic development.
⑷As an important part of modern civil and commercial law, the intellectual property legal system is of great significance to improving China’s legal system and building a country ruled by law.
Baidu Encyclopedia—Intellectual Property