1, the definition of intellectual property in WTO is mainly from the perspective of trade, and its extension is relatively wide. The Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) of the WTO defines intellectual property rights as copyright (including the rights of authors and performers of literary and artistic works, performances of performing artists, records and radio and television signals).
2. Protection of trademarks (including service trademarks, trade names and marks), patents (including invention patents, utility model patents and design patents), layout-designs of integrated circuits, geographical indications and undisclosed information. In addition, the Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights also provides for the licensing and transfer of intellectual property rights and dispute settlement.
3. In contrast, WIPO's definition of intellectual property rights pays more attention to the essence and attributes of intellectual property rights, and its extension is relatively narrow. WIPO is mainly concerned with the creation, protection and management of intellectual property rights, including copyright (such as literary and artistic works, performances by performing artists, sound recordings, etc.) ), trademarks (such as marks of goods and services), industrial designs, utility models and patents.
4. It can be seen that WTO's definition of intellectual property rights emphasizes more on trade, involving a wider range of types of intellectual property rights, including service trademarks, geographical indications and undisclosed information. It is not explicitly mentioned in WIPO's definition. WIPO, on the other hand, pays more attention to the nature and attributes of intellectual property, and its definition is more professional, mainly involving copyright, trademark and industrial design.
Intellectual property related knowledge
1. Intellectual property refers to people's civil rights to the fruits of their intellectual labor. Intellectual property rights can be divided into copyright and industrial property rights. Copyright mainly involves literary, artistic and scientific works, while industrial property mainly involves commodity production and business activities.
2. The characteristics of intellectual property rights include: first, exclusivity. Intellectual property rights can only be enjoyed by the obligee, and no one else may exercise their rights without the permission of the obligee. Second, regionality. The patent right granted by a country according to its own laws is valid in that country. Third, timeliness. The law stipulates that intellectual property rights have a certain period of time, after which the rights will automatically terminate.
3. Intellectual property is very important for enterprises, because it can protect the innovation achievements of enterprises and avoid the losses caused by infringement. At the same time, intellectual property is also a kind of wealth, which can bring economic benefits to enterprises through transfer and licensing.