Types of Intellectual Property as per WIPO are:

Copyright

Patents

Trademarks

Industrial Designs

Geographical Indications

Trade secrets

Copyright

Copyright is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works.
Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings, sculpture and films, to computer
programs, databases, advertisements, maps and technical drawings.

Patents
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. Generally speaking, a patent provides the patent
owner with the right to decide how - or whether - the invention can be used by others. In exchange for this
right, the patent owner makes technical information about the invention publicly available in the published
patent document.

Trademarks
A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other
enterprises. Trademarks date back to ancient times when artisans used to put their signature or “mark” on
their products.
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Industrial designs
An industrial design constitutes the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article. A design may consist of
three-dimensional features, such as the shape or surface of an article, or of two-dimensional features, such
as patterns, lines or colour.

Geographical Indications
Geographical indications and appellations of origin are signs used on goods that have a specific
geographical origin and possess qualities, a reputation or characteristics that are essentially attributable to
that place of origin. Most commonly, a geographical indication includes the name of the place of origin of
the goods.

Trade Secrets
Trade secrets are IP rights on confidential information which may be sold or licensed. The unauthorized
acquisition, use or disclosure of such secret information in a manner contrary to honest commercial
practices by others is regarded as an unfair practice and a violation of the trade secret protection.

Use the information above to answer these questions in short simple sentences:
Please answer the following questions

1 In the following, provide a brief definition for each type of IP, the key legal requirement to obtain it and the law that applies.

1.1 Patent

1.1.1 Brief definition Patent


1.1.2 The key Legal Requirement




1.1.3 Legislation that applies.




1.2 Copyright

1.2.1 Brief Definition Copyright





1.2.2 Key Legal Requirement







1.2.3 Legislation that applies.





1.3 Trademarks

1.3.1 Brief Definition Trademarks





1.3.2 Key Legal Requirements



1.3.3 Legislation that applies.






1.4 Design

1.4.1 Brief Definition of Design



1.4.2 Key Legal Requirements




1.4.3 Legislation that applies.






1.5 Australia is party to what international treaties that facilitate the recognition of Intellectual Property Rights in Australia




1.6 Schedule 1 of Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) set out Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) which are part of the Privacy Protection Framework and extends specific user rights, please explain what these rights are. In your answer where possible, also provide the reference to specific Australian Privacy Principle as well.






1.7 What is the meaning of ‘Code of Ethics?







1.8 Why is it important for an organisation to have a Code of Ethics?