4. Summary Table: Key Points

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does Intellectual Property protect?

   Hint

   Think about what kind of creations are uniquely human.

2. 2.

   How long does copyright in India protect a literary work?

   Hint

   Relate it to a person's lifetime.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is NOT a form of Intellectual Property?

   • Copyright
   • Patent
   • Idea

   Hint

   Consider what is covered under IP laws.

4. 4.

   True or False: A trademark can be renewed indefinitely.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how long trademarks last.

5. 5.

   A software developer created an application that automates tasks at work and it became widely used. What type of IP protection should they seek?

   Hint

   Consider what type of creations software falls under.

6. 6.

   A pharmaceutical company developed a new drug and wants to protect it. Illustrate the steps it should take for patenting in India.

   Hint

   Think through the entire process from creating a patent to getting it approved.