2.2. Meaning and Scope

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does Intellectual Property refer to?

   Hint

   Think about what types of creative work can be protected.

2. 2.

   How long does a patent last?

   Hint

   Recall the duration related to patents specifically.

3. 3.

   What does IP stand for?

   • Intellectual Property
   • International Property
   • Information Product

   Hint

   Think about the full phrase in legal context.

4. 4.

   True or False: Copyright protects ideas.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what copyright aims to protect specifically.

5. 5.

   Create a scenario where a new tech startup infringes on a copyright of a music piece by using it without permission in an advertisement. Discuss the legal repercussions.

   Hint

   Consider the steps that a copyright holder might take to protect their work.

6. 6.

   Design a flowchart to illustrate the process of obtaining a patent, including critical checkpoints.

   Hint

   Visualize each stage from start to finish.