PATENTS - TRADEMARKS - DESIGNS

Founded in 1998 by Andr Roland the Firm comprises IP experts who have the same
commitment: Providing on a worldwide basis high quality services in the field of Intellectual
Property.
With a main office in Switzerland and branches in Paris and London the Firm assists its
clients in operations such as the protection and valorization of immaterial assets (patents,
trademarks, design, etc) or freedom to operate studies related to a product or a
process.
Our main expertise is to ensure our clients exclusive IP rights, internationally and over
years. Our international action is performed directly, in particular before the European
Patent Office (EPO) and the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), and through an
active network of qualified partners worldwide.
A multidisciplinary team of patent attorneys and advisors serves multinational
Companies, R&D Institutes, SME, start-up, investment firms and service providers involved
in the development or the exploitation of new and innovative processes, products and
companies.

P ar t n er s o f o u r fi rm
The very essence of our daily work is quality, expertise, reliability, versatility,
responsiveness as well as a high degree of commitment.

What is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind,
such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and
symbols, names and images used in commerce.

IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable
people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. By
striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public
interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation
can flourish.
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What is IP?
Understanding Copyright and Related Rights Understanding Industrial Property
WIPO Intellectual Property Handbook - a comprehensive guide to the policy, law and use of
IP.
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IP and sport
Find out how sport shows IP in action.
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Copyright
Copyright is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary
and artistic works. Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings,
sculpture and films, to computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps and
technical drawings.
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Patents
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. Generally speaking, a patent
provides the patent owner with the right to decide how - or whether - the invention can
be used by others. In exchange for this right, the patent owner makes technical
information about the invention publicly available in the published patent document.

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Trademarks
A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise
from those of other enterprises. Trademarks date back to ancient times when craftsmen
used to put their signature or "mark" on their products.

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Industrial designs
An industrial design constitutes the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article. A
design may consist of three-dimensional features, such as the shape or surface of an
article, or of two-dimensional features, such as patterns, lines or color.
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Geographical indications
Geographical indications and appellations of origin are signs used on goods that have a
specific geographical origin and possess qualities, a reputation or characteristics that
are essentially attributable to that place of origin. Most commonly, a geographical
indication includes the name of the place of origin of the goods.

Training - from IP basics to specialist skills

WIPO runs workshops, seminars and training courses throughout the year, both in
Geneva and worldwide.

Year-round roving seminars help businesses, researchers, lawyers and innovators stay
on top of latest developments in global IP services.
Browse seminars and workshops
The WIPO Academy offers distance learning and face-to-face courses. Choose from a
rich portfolio of general and specialized courses on IP to improve your skills, whatever
your level of knowledge or interest.
Or explore the interactive IP PANORAMA e-tutorial.
Raising awareness of IP

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World IP Day
On April 26 every year we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day to promote
discussion of the role of IP in encouraging innovation and creativity. Find out how you
can take part.
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WIPO Magazine
Subscribe for free to read stories, articles and interviews showing IP, innovation and
creativity at work across the world. (Available in English, French and Spanish).

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Tools for public outreach
Our outreach tools are free resources to assist IP offices and organizations in planning
and implementing public campaigns to build better understanding and use of IP.

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WIPO awards
The awards program helps our member states foster a culture in which innovation and
creativity are celebrated. All nominations are submitted through national IP offices.

Intellectual property
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This article is about the legal concept. For the 2006 film, see Intellectual Property (film).

Intellectual property and Intellectual

rights law

Primary rights
 Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Trade dress
Trade secret
Geographical indication

Sui generis rights

Authors' rights
Database right
Indigenous intellectual property
Industrial design right
Integrated circuit layout design protection
Moral rights
Plant breeders' rights
Related rights
Supplementary protection certificate
Utility model

Related topics

Abandonware
Anti-copyright
Bioprospecting
Limitations and exceptions to copyright
(Fair dealing

Fair use

Right to quote)

Orphan works
Public domain
Societal views

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Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the intellect for which a monopoly is assigned to
designated owners by law.[1]Intellectual property rights (IPRs) are the rights granted to the
creators of IP, and include trademarks, copyright, patents, industrial design rights, and in some
jurisdictions trade secrets.[2] Artistic works including music and literature, as well as discoveries,
inventions, words, phrases, symbols, and designs can all be protected as intellectual property.
While intellectual property law has evolved over centuries, it was not until the 19th century that the
term intellectual property began to be used, and not until the late 20th century that it became
commonplace in the majority of the world.[3]

Contents
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1History
2Intellectual property rights
o 2.1Patents
o 2.2Copyright
o 2.3Industrial design rights
o 2.4Plant varieties
o 2.5Trademarks
o 2.6Trade dress
 o 2.7Trade secrets
3Objectives of intellectual property law
o 3.1Financial incentive
o 3.2Economic growth
o 3.3Morality
4Infringement, misappropriation, and enforcement
o 4.1Patent infringement
o 4.2Copyright infringement
o 4.3Trademark infringement
o 4.4Trade secret misappropriation
5Criticisms
o 5.1The term "intellectual property"
5.1.1Alternative terms
o 5.2Objections to overbroad intellectual property laws
o 5.3Expansion in nature and scope of intellectual property laws
6See also
7References
o 7.1Citations
o 7.2Sources
8External links