What is Intellectual Property?
Intellectual Property (IP) refers to the rights granted by law in relation to the fruits of human creative activity. In the context of this policy, it includes copyright, all rights in relation to inventions, registered and unregistered trademarks, registered designs, and all other rights resulting from intellectual activity in the industrial, scientific, literary or artistic fields.Trademarks A trademark is a sign that individualizes the goods or services of a given enterprise and distinguishes them from its competitors. A trademark must be distinctive and it should not be deceptive. Geographical Indications A geographical indication is basically a notice stating that a given product originates in a given geographical area. Appellation of Origin Appellation of origin is a more precise form of geographical indication, which specifies that the product has qualities that are derived specifically from the fact that it is made in a particular region. Industrial Design An industrial design is that aspect of a useful article, which is ornamental or aesthetic. It may consist of three-dimensional features such as the shape or surface of the article, or two-dimensional features such as patterns, lines or color. Patents A patent (an invention) is an exclusive right granted for any new product, method or process that is useful and inventive. Some inventions, however, cannot be patented such as commercial and mathematical methods, in addition to artistic creations. Trade Names A name used in business or trade to designate the business of the user and to which the user asserts a right to exclusive use. Trade Secrets Trade secret means information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program device, method, technique, or process, that: (i) derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use, and (ii) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. Utility Models It is a monopoly right to the exclusive use of a technical solution not reaching the level of inventions. It is like a patent but can last for a shorter period and is at the same time faster and easier to obtain and cheaper to maintain compared with patents. This way of protection is not for inventions but for less sophisticated solutions for the configuration or construction of an article or the arrangement of parts thereof. A utility model is a property, which, like any other business commodity, may be bought, sold, hired or licensed. Integrated Circuit A product, in its final form or intermediate form, in which the elements, at least one of which is an active element, and whereby the interconnections are integrally formed in and/or on a piece of material, which is intended to perform an electronic function. Layout-Design A three-dimensional disposition of the elements composing an integrated circuit, or a three-dimensional disposition specifically prepared to produce an integrated circuit intended for manufacture. Copyright Copyright is concerned with protecting work of the human intellect. The domain of copyright is the protection of literary and artistic works. These include writings, music, works of the fine arts, such as paintings and sculptures, and technology based works such as computer programs and electronic database. Related Rights Related Rights or Neighboring Rights are rights that in certain respects resemble copyright. The purpose of related rights is to protect the legal interests of certain persons and legal entities who contribute to making works available to the public. The overall purpose of these related rights is to protect those people or organizations that add substantial creative, technical or organizational skill in the process of bringing a work to the public. Related rights have been granted to three categories of beneficiaries: performers, producers and broadcasters. Unfair Competition Unfair competition is any act of competition contrary to honest practices in industrial or commercial matters. Plant Varieties A plant varieties right protects new and distinctive varieties of plants by giving its holder an exclusive right to exploitation. We would like to announce that ag-IP-news Agency, is a pilot project that has been exclusively established to cover Intellectual Property news, events and activities. As a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAGorg), ag-IP-news Agency will lead the way and move in a parallel line with the fast growing interest in IP domains to fulfill one single mission: to provide our users worldwide with a credible source of news and reports. In addition, the users of ag-IP-news Agency are invited to avail themselves of our news, articles, analysis and information without any prior concerns about fees or subscription since it’s a free of charge service. To maintain professional standards and credibility in covering Intellectual Property issues, an experienced and highly qualified team of journalists is currently running the Agency. Together with professional journalistic skills and vast knowledge in Intellectual Property issues, the team will guarantee instantaneous coverage of IP events through their vast connectivity to the IP society. ag-IP-news Agency aims at realizing the easier said than done job: neutral and objective coverage of Intellectual Property news. The information provided on our website, including reports, features, analysis and events will be available anytime for all users through our easy to function Search Engine. ag-IP-news Agency’s technical team has developed a fast and user-friendly system to accelerate access to information. Our awareness of the growing interest in Intellectual Property issues will be reflected by a high quality service, a wider perspective and in-depth coverage of IP news and events. for more information kindly check our newsletter via www.tagorg.com and www.agip.commarketing.turkey@tagi.comMurat Idal - Ankara, Turkeymarketing.turket@tagi.comABOUT THE AUTHOR: Murat Idal - Ankara, TurkeyMurat Idal - Ankara, TurkeyAbu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) was established in Kuwait in 1972, under the name of T.M.P Agents in a time when Intellectual Property (IP) protection was still in its early stages of development in the Arab region. However, since our launch, AGIP has consistently been at the forefront of efforts to improve the infrastructure of IP in the Arab world.
Intellectual Property (IP) refers to the rights granted by law in relation to the fruits of human creative activity. In the context of this policy, it includes copyright, all rights in relation to inventions, registered and unregistered trademarks, registered designs, and all other rights resulting from intellectual activity in the industrial, scientific, literary or artistic fields.Trademarks A trademark is a sign that individualizes the goods or services of a given enterprise and distinguishes them from its competitors. A trademark must be distinctive and it should not be deceptive. Geographical Indications A geographical indication is basically a notice stating that a given product originates in a given geographical area. Appellation of Origin Appellation of origin is a more precise form of geographical indication, which specifies that the product has qualities that are derived specifically from the fact that it is made in a particular region. Industrial Design An industrial design is that aspect of a useful article, which is ornamental or aesthetic. It may consist of three-dimensional features such as the shape or surface of the article, or two-dimensional features such as patterns, lines or color. Patents A patent (an invention) is an exclusive right granted for any new product, method or process that is useful and inventive. Some inventions, however, cannot be patented such as commercial and mathematical methods, in addition to artistic creations. Trade Names A name used in business or trade to designate the business of the user and to which the user asserts a right to exclusive use. Trade Secrets Trade secret means information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program device, method, technique, or process, that: (i) derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use, and (ii) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. Utility Models It is a monopoly right to the exclusive use of a technical solution not reaching the level of inventions. It is like a patent but can last for a shorter period and is at the same time faster and easier to obtain and cheaper to maintain compared with patents. This way of protection is not for inventions but for less sophisticated solutions for the configuration or construction of an article or the arrangement of parts thereof. A utility model is a property, which, like any other business commodity, may be bought, sold, hired or licensed. Integrated Circuit A product, in its final form or intermediate form, in which the elements, at least one of which is an active element, and whereby the interconnections are integrally formed in and/or on a piece of material, which is intended to perform an electronic function. Layout-Design A three-dimensional disposition of the elements composing an integrated circuit, or a three-dimensional disposition specifically prepared to produce an integrated circuit intended for manufacture. Copyright Copyright is concerned with protecting work of the human intellect. The domain of copyright is the protection of literary and artistic works. These include writings, music, works of the fine arts, such as paintings and sculptures, and technology based works such as computer programs and electronic database. Related Rights Related Rights or Neighboring Rights are rights that in certain respects resemble copyright. The purpose of related rights is to protect the legal interests of certain persons and legal entities who contribute to making works available to the public. The overall purpose of these related rights is to protect those people or organizations that add substantial creative, technical or organizational skill in the process of bringing a work to the public. Related rights have been granted to three categories of beneficiaries: performers, producers and broadcasters. Unfair Competition Unfair competition is any act of competition contrary to honest practices in industrial or commercial matters. Plant Varieties A plant varieties right protects new and distinctive varieties of plants by giving its holder an exclusive right to exploitation. We would like to announce that ag-IP-news Agency, is a pilot project that has been exclusively established to cover Intellectual Property news, events and activities. As a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAGorg), ag-IP-news Agency will lead the way and move in a parallel line with the fast growing interest in IP domains to fulfill one single mission: to provide our users worldwide with a credible source of news and reports. In addition, the users of ag-IP-news Agency are invited to avail themselves of our news, articles, analysis and information without any prior concerns about fees or subscription since it’s a free of charge service. To maintain professional standards and credibility in covering Intellectual Property issues, an experienced and highly qualified team of journalists is currently running the Agency. Together with professional journalistic skills and vast knowledge in Intellectual Property issues, the team will guarantee instantaneous coverage of IP events through their vast connectivity to the IP society. ag-IP-news Agency aims at realizing the easier said than done job: neutral and objective coverage of Intellectual Property news. The information provided on our website, including reports, features, analysis and events will be available anytime for all users through our easy to function Search Engine. ag-IP-news Agency’s technical team has developed a fast and user-friendly system to accelerate access to information. Our awareness of the growing interest in Intellectual Property issues will be reflected by a high quality service, a wider perspective and in-depth coverage of IP news and events. for more information kindly check our newsletter via www.tagorg.com and www.agip.commarketing.turkey@tagi.comMurat Idal - Ankara, Turkeymarketing.turket@tagi.comABOUT THE AUTHOR: Murat Idal - Ankara, TurkeyMurat Idal - Ankara, TurkeyAbu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property (AGIP) was established in Kuwait in 1972, under the name of T.M.P Agents in a time when Intellectual Property (IP) protection was still in its early stages of development in the Arab region. However, since our launch, AGIP has consistently been at the forefront of efforts to improve the infrastructure of IP in the Arab world.
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