According to anqing market monitor, in an effort to spread knowledge of intellectual property rights and to enhance the dissemination of information, the central city of anqing recently officially launched the online service brand of `abihue microclass'. The first course system introduced the basic concept, legal basis and authority of intellectual property rights, aimed at raising public awareness。
I. What are intellectual property rights
Intellectual property rights are the legal exclusive rights of persons with respect to the outcome of their intellectual work. In accordance with article 123 of the civil code of the people's republic of china, the objects of intellectual property rights include, inter alia: (i) works; (ii) inventions, practical novelty, visual design; (iii) trademarks; (iv) geographical indications; (v) trade secrets; (vi) design of integrated circuits; (vii) new varieties of plants; and (viii) other objects provided for by law. New technology programmes, for example, can patent, original tweets or photographic works have copyright rights, brand names can apply for trademark registration and undisclosed process formulations may constitute commercial secrets。
What is the legal basis for intellectual property rights
Various types of intellectual property objects are specifically regulated by different laws and regulations. These include, inter alia, the copyright law of the people's republic of china, the patent law of the people's republic of china, and the trademark law of the people's republic of china, the regulations on the protection of the design of integrated circuit charts. For example, technological inventions can be patented under the patent act; computer software is protected by the copyright act and the regulation on protection of computer software applies。
Iii. What are the authorities in which our intellectual property rights are vested
The department of market supervision (intellectual property) at the county level and above is responsible for the areas of patents, trademarks, geographical indications, trade secrets, integrated circuit chart design. The copyright authority at the county level and above is responsible for copyright work. Agricultural villages above county level and the competent authorities are responsible for new plant varieties. The people's courts, public prosecutors ' offices, public security, justice, customs, etc. Are responsible for working together on intellectual property rights。
It aims to help the public to draw an accurate distinction between the types of intellectual property rights, to familiarize themselves with the relevant laws and authorities and to increase awareness of protection, knowledge, compliance and usage。
