5.2.3 Copyright & Licensing

What does intellectual property (IP) refer to?

• Physical assets like machinery and equipment

• Rights related to creative and inventive work

• Tangible products created by a company

• Copyright laws only

A patent is used to protect ______ from being copied by others without permission.

Which of the following is an example of a trademark?

• A company’s logo

• A new software feature

• A copyright license

• A song

Explain how a company can protect its brand using a trademark.

A company can register its brand name, logo, or slogan as a trademark to prevent others from using it without ----------, ensuring exclusive rights to that brand's identity.

Scenario-Based Multiple Choice (Application)
John is a software developer who creates an original game. What type of intellectual property protection should he apply for?

• Copyright

• Trademark

• Patent

• License

A creative work, such as a movie or song, is protected by ______, which prevents others from using the work without permission.

Match the type of IP protection with the correct description:

• A user pays a fee to use someone's IP.

• Copyright

• Protects the use of a brand name

• Patent

• Protects artistic and literary works

• License

• Provides rights to an invention

• Trademark

A company develops a new and innovative smartphone feature. Analyse why they should file for a patent and what risks they face if they don’t.

They should file for a patent to protect their invention from being copied by competitors, ensuring exclusive -----. Without a patent, competitors could replicate or improve upon the feature, leading to a loss of competitive advantage and potential revenue.

Explain how a copyright holder could choose to license their work and what benefits this could provide both to the creator and to those purchasing the license.

A copyright holder could license their work to allow others to use it for a fee, which provides the creator with additional income. Those purchasing the license benefit by legally using the work in their projects, avoiding l---- disputes and gaining access to quality content.

Emily uses a well-known brand’s logo to create and sell her own clothing line. What legal issue could she face?

• Copyright violation

• Trademark infringement

• Patent infringement

• License dispute