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The right to control how an original creative work is used, held by the creator or current owner.
Legal protection for a new, innovative invention that gives the creator exclusive rights to use and sell it.
People who illegally use another company's brand or logo to produce and sell similar goods.
Creative work such as a design or invention that belongs to its creator and is protected by law.
The process of applying to protect a company's sign or symbol, which must be renewed every ten years.
A sign, logo or symbol that identifies a company and gives it legal rights over its brand name.
Using another's protected work or brand without permission, which can lead to legal action or fines.
Presenting another person's work or ideas as your own without saying where they came from.
Limited use of another person's work allowed for private study, research, criticism or education without permission.
A scheme in which an owner allows their work to be used free of charge under stated conditions.
A statement that acknowledges the original creator of a work when it is used by someone else.
Illegally copying and sharing protected films, music or software with others, usually on a large scale.
The state of a work once its protection has ended, when anyone may legally use it.
Permission granted by an owner allowing another person or organisation to use their protected work.