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The term ‘Intellectual Property’ is the property of human intellect, which has commercial value. The intent and the object of intellectual property rights in general are to protect expressions of all ideas, information and knowledge.

Comprehensive Approach for the protection of their valuable technology.

• If the machine is a substantial improvement over the existing ones, the new features or the new machine can be a subject matter of Patent.
• If the machine is made in a unique shape or appearance (not encompassing functional features) the shape or appearance can be a subject matter of Design.
• The brand name and logo can be a subject matter of Trademark. The user manual, service manual,
• Advertising material can be subject matter of Copyright.
• The semiconductor chips that the machine employs can be protected under the Semiconductor Circuits &
• Topography of Integrated Circuit Act.
• The employees or subcontractors/service providers, involved with the project may be subjected to Trade secret confidentiality and non-competition in the same area, for a period of at least Three years.

Types of IPR

IPR can be broadly divided into the following categories

• Patents
• Trademarks
• Domain Names Protection
• Copyright
• Designs
• Confidential information and Know-how / Trade secrets
• Semiconductor & Integrated Circuit Topographies protection

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