Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual property rights protect creativity and innovation in all fields of human endeavour - be it the arts, industry, commerce or information technology.

The main intellectual property rights are:

• Copyright – protects literary, dramatic, musical or artistic creations, as well as broadcasts, sound recordings and software programmes.
• Patents – protect inventions in all areas from telecommunications to pharmaceuticals; machinery to chemical processes; and everything in between.
• Trade marks and passing off – protect trade names, logos and get-up. 
• Design right – protects the visual appearance of objects, including industrial objects.
• Trade secrets – protect confidential business information such as secret processes, know-how and customer lists.  

Axiom Advocates' members can advise across the whole spectrum of intellectual property rights: how to make sure your interests are properly protected in advance; how to enforce your rights against infringers; and how to defend yourself against third party claims.