Copyright and patents are two distinct forms of intellectual property protection that are often confused due to their similarities in safeguarding creative works and inventions. Copyright is a legal right that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution, typically for a limited time. This protection extends to a wide range of creative works, including literary, artistic, musical, and architectural designs. On the other hand, a patent is a form of intellectual property that gives its owner the legal right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a specified period, usually 20 years from the filing date of the patent application. Patents are granted for new, useful, and non-obvious inventions, such as machines, processes, manufactures, or compositions of matter. While both copyrights and patents aim to protect the rights of creators and inventors, they differ in terms of the types of works they cover, the duration of protection, and the registration process. It is essential for designers to understand these differences to ensure they are adequately protecting their intellectual property and respecting the rights of others in their creative endeavors. Interestingly, the first known patent for an industrial invention was granted in 1421 in Florence, Italy, to architect Filippo Brunelleschi for a barge with hoisting gear used to transport marble.
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CITATION : "Taylor Williams. 'Copyright Vs Patents.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=436241 (Accessed on October 10, 2024)"
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