Internet Piracy .
Patents 13.
Why Patents.
Patents Duties And Rights.
History of Patents.
Ownership of Patents.
Registration of Patents.
Criteria for Registering a Patent.
Switzer v. Marzall.
Trademarks 18.
Trademark Rights.
Why Trademarks.
Ownership of Trademarks.
Registration of a Trademark.
Criteria For Registering a Trademark.
Walt Disney v. GoTo.com.
Conclusion .22.
References .23.
Abstract.
This paper shall discuss the three basic types of intellectual property in details. These three types are Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks. For each type, it shall investigate its meaning, its significance, history, and all legal aspects and rights associated with it. Also, for each type, a case study is discussed for the purpose of illustration. .
Outline.
1. Copyrights.
What are These Rights.
Why Copyrights.
History of Copyrights.
Ownership of Copyright.
Registration of Copyright.
Theft of Copyright.
Sony Corporation of America v. Universal Studios.
Internet Piracy.
2. Patents.
Why Patents.
Patents Duties And Rights.
History of Patents.
Ownership of Patents.
Registration of Patents.
Criteria for Registering a Patent.
Switzer v. Marzall.
3. Trademarks.
Trademark Rights.
Why Trademarks.
Ownership of Trademarks.
Registration of a Trademark.
Criteria For Registering a Trademark.
Walt Disney v. GoTo.com.
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Introduction.
Intellectual property is an intangible form of property that refers to creations of the mind. It is protected by law because it is owned and used exclusively by a person or a firm. Intellectual property could be divided into two categories: Copyright, which refers to literary and artistic works; and Industrial property such as patents (inventions), trademarks, and industrial designs. The three basic and most common types, however, are copyrights, patents and trademarks. Intellectual property rights have always been an increasingly important issue, as it could be a very valuable property, for example, it could be a business' main asset and capital.