July 24th, 2009 at 12:41pm
Under intellectual property
We’ve all seen and heard of patents, but how many people actually know what a patent does and what you can get a patent for? The simple answer to this question is that, although many people are aware of the function of a patent, surprisingly few people know anything more than that, even straightforward aspects such as what you can get a patent for. A patent is one of four main types of intellectual property, which is essentially any form of ‘original creation’ that can be bought or sold. The other three are trademarks, designs and copyright. Patents are used to protect new inventions and give the owner of the invention the legal right to prevent others from ‘making, using, importing or selling’ the invention unless they first obtain the permission of the owner. However, on rare occasion, a patent is not enough to stop other people from attempting to exploit the patented invention through importing, copying, manufacturing or selling the invention. In such cases, a patent would give the owner the legal right to take those exploiting the invention to the courts in order to claim damages against them, and, as a result, a patent can act as a deterrent to those who try to exploit inventions. Part of the way it does this is by detailing the invention very clearly so that the court would be able to see it had been copied. Patents cover many different aspects of an invention, such as how inventions work, what function they carry out, how they carry out that function, what the invention is made of, and how the invention is made. Patents allow the owner to sell the invention and to sell the intellectual property rights, and to license the invention to someone else whilst retaining the intellectual property rights. Additionally, a patent allows the owner to chat about the invention with other people so that they may start a business that is based around the invention. There are many reasons to patent an invention, and one of the foremost reasons is that of what will happen if you do not patent your invention. If you invent something and do not patent it, anyone can use, manufacture, and even sell your invention without first obtaining your permission. Although it is sometimes possible to keep an invention a secret, it is often impossible to do so if technology is on display as part of the invention. If you have invented something that you wish to patent, an important consideration to bear in mind is that you should not tell anyone about your invention before you apply to patent it, as this can cause your application to become invalid. There are, of course, exceptions to this, in that you can speak to – and it advisable to do so – solicitors, registered lawyers, or even a patent agent, as anything you tell them will be in confidence as it is legally privileged. Another thing to consider is that you cannot patent certain things, such as mathematical discoveries or artistic work, because they do not conform to the requirements of patent protection. Inventions must ‘relate to how something works, what it does, what it is made of, or how it is made’, it must be new, it must be an inventive step in the area it covers, and it must be capable of being either made or used in an industry. Before applying for a patent, it helps to get good, confidential advice from a professional, such as a solicitor. If you wish to find out more – before talking to a professional – about, for example, the requirements for patent protection it is best to go to the government website for its Intellectual Property office, where all guidelines on patents can be found. This article is free to republish provided the authors resource box below remains intact.
Marios Pattihis is managing partner of Healys
London Solicitors which is a specialist
Intellectual Property Law Firm. Marios’s experience in commercial property work is extensive specializing in property development and in acquisitions and disposals of companies and businesses.
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By Copyright Law
July 21st, 2009 at 12:41am
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The UAE’s answer to Silicon Valley, Dubai Internet City (DIC) has earned itself a prestigious place in history as the world’s first complete Information Technology and Telecommunications center to be constructed inside a free trade zone.
The Vision Behind the City
Wanting to establish itself as the information technology hub in the region, DIC was created in an audacious attempt to attract international technology companies to the UAE and the rest is history!
The phenomenal success story that followed the creation of Dubai Internet City is unprecedented. Some of the 200 giant international conglomerates already licensed in the DIC include Compaq, Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, Oracle and IBM. Most of these corporations are moving their entire regional headquarters and projects to this newly established high-tech Internet City.
The fact that so many reputed conglomerates have already set up base here has sent several other companies from all over the world clamoring to claim a space of their own.
The Driving Force
As with so many of the other successful property development projects, credit for this ambitious and innovative project goes to Dubai’s Crown Prince and Minister of Defense, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
An astute businessman one of the UAE’s most successful entrepreneurs, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been the driving force behind the transformation of Dubai from a barren desert town to the leading trade and tourism destination in the eastern Arab world. Establishing Dubai as the leading Information Technology center is another successful notch under his belt.
Laying the Foundation For The Success Story
Business-friendly, family-friendly, stable and with the best infrastructure for commerce in the whole of the Middle East, Dubai city itself is the perfect setting for the new Internet City. It is supported by a skilled work force that is made up of professionals from over 70 different countries.
Acknowledged as the world’s first free trade zone for e-commerce, some of the noteworthy features of Dubai Internet City include:
- 100% tax exemptions
- 100% foreign ownership
- Protection for intellectual property rights
- State-of-the art networks and connectivity
- Research and development centre
- Exhibition facilities
- Science and Technology park
- Crime-free environment
- Hassle-free environment
With the proposed Internet University, Dubai Internet City will have achieved another ‘first’ in a long line of many.
The Layout of Dubai Internet City
A profusion of lush, colorful gardens that surround every building does much to soften the harsh desert atmosphere and add a charming campus environment to Dubai Internet City. If you did not already know it, you’d never believe that this thriving, well-tended landscape comprising verdant lawns, cerulean lakes and colorful flowers was entirely man-made.
It does not matter however; what matters is that it serves the purpose. In the words of Rowland Griffiths, Cisco’s regional director, “When you look out of the window and see green grass and lakes it gives you a nice feeling just to come to work.”
Dubai Internet City – Placing Dubai Firmly On the Technology Map
A growing demand by businesses striving to enhance their efficiency and productivity and also by Arab governments keen to upgrade their outdated systems, Dubai Internet City has placed Dubai firmly on the world technology map.
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By Copyright Law
July 19th, 2009 at 04:25pm
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Do you think it works in the favour of the individual, or the society? Do you think it’s ultimately fair to reserve such kind of property? Do you think it is a new way of excercising economic monopoly?
By Copyright Law Enquirer
July 19th, 2009 at 10:26am
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Using Examples from case laws and legislation, Explain why a business student would need a good knowledge of Intellectual Property.
An help would be very appreciated. Thank you!
By Copyright Law Enquirer
July 19th, 2009 at 04:26am
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hey i have completed a BSc chemistry and vocational biotechnology and wish to appear for the 2009 MBA entrances..since this year i would be doing nothing but preparing for the entrances i thought that i would take up a diploma in intellectual property rights which i have heard is pretty suited for science grads? i want to know how useful this course would be and if not suggested what other short time/ diploma courses could i look forward to,to avoid a one year gap which would be disastrous if i had to apply for an MBA college as i would be answerable to it
By Copyright Law Enquirer
July 18th, 2009 at 10:25pm
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will you be ripped off if you do not have a license for intellectual property rights? i only mean this question for individuals who may need this license, not for large corporations or other types of people who would actually know that they needed an intellectual properties rights license. and if they do need one what kind of company would be issuing the licenses for it?What kind of terms are included in such a license?And any other pertinent information you can provide about this subject (i.e. cost). thank you
By Copyright Law Enquirer
July 18th, 2009 at 04:25pm
Under intellectual property
This guys website had no saying of it being protected so I bought his program off his siteand i sold it on ebay. He is saying he has intellectual property rights, but in the package that I bought from him it is nowhere implied nor on his website that he has IP.
The package is information and links to public websites with a sales letter he wrote. Need help on this thanks.
By Copyright Law Enquirer
July 18th, 2009 at 10:26am
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I am doing a school paper that has to be about an industry where intellectual property rights/law is important. I’m looking to do a topic more interesting.. Something other than music or film. Got any ideas please??
By the way it has to be an industry that exists within Canada. Thanks 
By Copyright Law Enquirer
July 18th, 2009 at 04:25am
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Why is the title to real porperty permanent whereas some intellectual property is limited in the time it is protected?
By Copyright Law Enquirer
July 17th, 2009 at 10:26pm
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I’m a first year law student with a background in web development. I’ve always been fascinated by online copyright issues and media distribution, so intellectual property seems like a good area to focus on for my second and third years. However, I’ve heard from a least one person that IP lawyers are pretty much required to have engineering or science degrees. My undergraduate work is in english and philosophy. Does this mean I don’t have much of a chance as a copyright attorney?
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