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Intellectual Property: General notes

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This Intellectual Property: General notes page gathers over 9 community-made notes, covering copyright, patents and trade marks. It is mainly for university students reviewing forms of intellectual property and teachers looking for ready-made material. Start with a note that matches the topic you want to review.

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These notes offer different starting points for reviewing intellectual property. A note on forms of intellectual property introduces patents, copyright and trade marks. Other notes focus on copyright, patentability requirements and WIPO as a source of information about the intellectual property system.

Choose a route through the notes

Start with the note on forms of intellectual property if you want an overview before looking at a particular right. For a more focused review, the notes on patents include novelty and industrial application, while copyright notes cover protected works and registration.

As you read, make a short list of the terms and requirements in each note. Compare what the copyright and patent notes discuss, then return to any point you want to review. If you want a more visual way to organise the material, switch to a mind map on the unit page; use flashcards when you want to revisit terms. Pick a note and begin with the topic you need.

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Which note should I start with?

For an overview, start with the note on forms of intellectual property. It introduces patents, copyright and trade marks. If you already have a topic in mind, choose a copyright or patent note instead. The note called IP Law offers an overview that starts with the US Constitution.

What do the notes cover?

The notes cover forms of intellectual property, copyright, patents and WIPO. Some copyright notes discuss protected works or registration, while the patent notes include requirements such as novelty and industrial application. Several notes also discuss registration processes, including material relating to Colombia.

Are these notes free to use?

Yes. Every note listed on this page is free to open and study without an account. The resources were made by GoConqr users, rather than by GoConqr. A free account also lets you save quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.

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