intellectual property

(legal)

(IP) The ownership of ideas and control over the tangible or virtual representation of those ideas. Use of another person's intellectual property may or may not involve royalty payments or permission, but should always include proper credit to the source.

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intellectual property

Intellectual property refers to the proprietary assets of an organization. In the computer field, hardware circuits, software and text are copyrightable. Depending on the situation, the algorithms used within hardware circuits and software may also be patentable, and brand names can be trademarked as long as they are not generic descriptions. However, intellectual property (IP) covers more than just copyrights, patents and trademarks; for example, customer databases, mailing lists, trade secrets and other business information are also included. See copyright.

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Intellectual Property

a legal concept encompassing copyrights; rights relating to the activities of performing artists, sound recordings, radio and television broadcasts; invention and patent rights; rights to scientific discoveries; rights to industrial models, trademarks, firm names, and commercial designations; and protection from unfair competition; as well as all other rights relating to intellectual activities in industrial, scientific, literary, and artistic fields. The concept came into international use in the 1960’s. In 1967 a convention was signed in Stockholm establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization. The convention went into force in 1970. As of Jan. 1, 1972,25 states had joined the convention, including the USSR, the Ukrainian SSR, the Byelorussian SSR, Bulgaria, Hungary, Rumania, the German Democratic Republic, Czechoslovakia, Great Britain, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the USA.

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First of all, it is necessary to correctly understand and work with the terms in the field to understand the idea of globalization of intellectual property. The term intellectual property is understood from three different perspectives (Behanova, 2008):

Protection of Intellectual Property and its Economic Aspects

A well-organized intellectual property portfolio can add real value to your business.

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Intellectual property software enabled with AI technology is more efficient in identifying information and providing faster and accurate results.

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The outlines of IPO Pakistan Act themselves are major impediment in implementation of intellectual property laws in Pakistan because they have not been fully implemented according to their spirit by the government of Pakistan.

The Implementation of Intellectual Property Laws in Pakistan-Impediments and Suggestions for Solutions

Ahmad bin Mohammed al Saidi, director of Intellectual Property Department of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, said, 'The World Intellectual Property Day is an opportunity to highlight the role played by intellectual property rights in all its branches including patents, trademarks, industrial designs and writers copyright in the promotion of creativity and innovation.'

HOST OF EVENTS AT OCEC TO MARK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY

Talking to private news channel, in connection with World Intellectual Property (IPR) Day, Mujib Ahmad said the World Intellectual Property Day is commemorated annually on April 26 to acknowledge the role of intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks and copyrights, and their significance in promoting innovation and creative designs.

Chairman stress need to spread awareness of 'World Intellectual Property day'

Muscat: The International Conference on Judicial Protection of Intellectual Property and Sustainable Economic Development, kicked off today under the patronage of Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior in the presence of Sheikh Dr.

Conference examines intellectual property-development linkages

FILE - Arab League Flag CAIRO - 22 April 2019: The Arab League will celebrate the World Intellectual Property Day on Tuesday, April 23 under the title "For gold we seek: intellectual property and sport".

Arab League to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day on Apr. 23

Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) and the Republican Scientific Research Institute of Intellectual Property (RSRIIP) in Russia signed, on February 13, 2019, an Agreement on Strategic Innovation Cooperation in which both parties will cooperate in the field of Intellectual Property.

AGIP and Republican Scientific Research Institute of Intellectual Property in Russia Sign Cooperation Agreement

The research study is titled " Global Semiconductor Intellectual Property Market -- Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2018 -- 2026 " which encloses important data about the production, consumption, revenue and market share, merged with information related to the market scope and product overview.

Global Semiconductor Intellectual Property Market -- Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends,