Which of the following are the types of intellectual property? Each correct answer represents a
complete solution. Choose all that apply.
A.
Patent
B.
Copyright
C.
Standard
D.
Trademark
Explanation:
Common types of intellectual property include copyrights, trademarks, patents,
industrial design rights, and trade secrets. A copyright is a form of intellectual property, which
secures to its holder the exclusive right to produce copies of his or her works of original
expression, such as a literary work, movie, musical work or sound recording, painting, photograph,
computer program, or industrial design, for a defined, yet extendable, period of time. It does not
cover ideas or facts. Copyright laws protect intellectual property from misuse by other individuals.
A trademark is a distinctive sign used by an individual, business organization, or other legal entity
to identify that the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears originate
from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or services from those of other entities. A
trademark is designated by the following symbols: : It is for an unregistered trade mark and it is
used to promote or brand goods. : It is for an unregistered service mark and it is used to promote
or brand services. : It is for a registered trademark. A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted by
a state to an inventor or their assignee for a limited period of time in exchange for a public