Types of Intellectual Property
What is intellectual property and how does it relate to you? According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) "Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce." In short, intellectual property can be found in all aspects of our daily lives and business contact whether we have created it, own it, use it or are not even aware of its presence.
Intellectual property laws in the Bailiwick of Guernsey set out what is protected as intellectual property, how it is protected and what can happen in relation to the rights as they are set out. This section of the website provides a brief introduction to the different types of intellectual property. Other sections of the site give details about the specific laws and services that are available under those laws. Comprehensive details are provided in official publications from the World Intellectual Property Office. The definitions that are provided below have been extracted from 'Fields of Intellectual Property Protection' a Chapter in WIPO Publication Number. 489
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Trade Marks
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Patents
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Image Rights
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Design Rights
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Copyright
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Other Types of IP
