Why Intellectual Property Laws Are Important

When you have a creative asset such as design, music, artwork etc, that you have built yourself, then it can be called as your intellectual property. To prevent infringement and related issues, owners of such intellectual property should have complete knowledge of their rights in view of this asset and also how these rights can be enforced.

Intellectual property is usually categorised into two primary types - industrial property like patents, designs and trademarks and copyright, which covers original creations like painting, music, literary pieces etc. The key right that is granted to the owner of creative property is that of right of use within the framework of law applicable in the particular region or jurisdiction.

The property of the owner can be used only by him or it can be authorised for use by other people only after his permission. The right to replicate the work or distribute it to the public also lies with the owner. There are other rights too, which empower the IP owner to register complaints against any alteration or distortion to his original work by others. By following certain legal formalities these rights can also be transferred to another person by the owner.

These rights appear all inclusive but there are a few limitations to what they cover. The legal framework in some countries demands that to be acknowledged by law as intellectual property the work must be tangible.

With tangible items, the question of right of ownership and use can be successfully resolved as these have physical presence. But for intangible creations like original concepts and ideas, a somewhat different approach is required as they require a much more conclusive evidence that there has been an infringement. Hence, it is critical to fully understand the various legal powers you have at your disposal in relation to your intellectual property so that you can exploit the benefits that law bestows on you.

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Published by: Paul Aaron on February 2nd, 2010 | Filed under Intellectual Property



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