What are the basic forms of intellectual property protection?
1. Trademark rights
In China, the basic way to obtain trademark rights is through trademark registration. After the trademark is registered, the exclusive right to use the trademark is obtained. Obtaining the exclusive right to use a trademark means that the registered trademark owner can legally exclude others from using the same or similar trademark on the same or similar goods (or services) in a manner that causes confusion among consumers. Trademark registration is preliminary evidence of the exclusive right to use a trademark. The validity period of trademark registration in China is 10 years. It can be renewed after 10 years, and there is no limit on the number of renewals. In theory, a trademark registration can exist forever as long as the right holder wishes.
2. Copyright
In China, copyright is copyright, which refers to the legal protection of original works in the fields of literature, art, and science. Others cannot copy or use them without the consent of the author. Currently, the protection period of the author's right of signature, right of modification and right to protect the integrity of the work is not limited. In addition, the copyright protection period is valid for the lifetime of the author, plus 50 years after the author's death.
3. Patent rights
Patent rights are granted by the government in accordance with legal procedures based on the application of the inventor or designer and on the premise that the content of the invention or design is disclosed to the public. An exclusive right granted to a patent applicant for a specific, limited period. In other words, the inventor is exchanging disclosure for protection, and the protection is within the statutory period. According to the provisions of China's patent law, patents include invention patents, utility model patents, and design patents. Among them, the term of invention patent rights is 20 years, and the term of utility model patent rights and design patent rights is 10 years.
4. Trade secrets
Trade secrets refer to confidential business information, including product formulas, processes, devices, technical secrets, computer source codes, prescriptions or customer lists, and supply lists. wait. This information allows the company to maintain an advantage over its competitors. It is not known to the general public or easily discovered, and the company will use reasonable measures to keep it confidential.