ADMS 2610 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Linoleum, Paris Convention For The Protection Of Industrial Property, Patent Pending

• School: York University
• Department: Administrative Studies
• Course: ADMS 2610
• Professor: Richard Gasparini

Document Summary

Exclusive right granted to the inventor of something new and different to produce the invention for a period of 20 years in return for the disclosure of the invention to the public. A mark to distinguish the goods or services of one person from the goods or services of others. The right of ownership of an original literary or artistic work and the control over the right to copy it. Encourage literary and artistic endeavors and protect such works from copying or use without authorization. A commercial secret regarding a product or process. Employees are held accountable to keep the secret. Used for employees, potential partners, suppliers, and customers. Blend of procedural aspects of usa patent law but retained the common law interpretation and expression of patent rights. Useful not a mere idea, actually works. Can be reproduced by someone skilled in the art . A process (method of manufacture or achieving result)