IPR

I.P.     = Intellectual Property

I.P.R. = Intellectual Property Rights

  People OWN what they create

  idea, brand, invention, design, written work, song,

  performance, etc

PATENTS

  These must be NEW

  HOW things work

  HOW they are made

  WHAT they are made from

  TECHNICAL contribution

Protection can be for as long as 16 years. Can be costly to implement and acquire.

TRADE MARK

  A sign that distinguishes your good / services from your competitors.

  Same as a BRAND

COPYRIGHT

  Automatic Protection covering anything written or performed

  Issue is proof of originality.

DESIGN RIGHT

  The way an object looks

  Similar to Copyright, it is automatic, and similarly, the

  key issue is proof or originality.

Pre patent registration        = c £25

Design Right Registration  = c £50

Copyright Registration       = c £50