- •Intellectual property protection
- •Copyright what is copyright?
- •What kind of material does copyright protect?
- •What about computer programs and material stored in computers?
- •Does material have to have novelty or aesthetic value to get copyright rotection?
- •Although some countries require that a work be marked with
- •Do I need to register copyright?
- •How long does uk copyright last?
- •No. Copyright may protect the drawing from which an article is
- •Do I always need permission to copy
- •Usually, but not invariably. The uk is a member of several
- •Exercises Part 1
- •1. Give Russian equivalents for the following expressions.
- •2. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •3. Make nouns from these verbs using –or, -er, -ion, -sion suffixes.
- •5. Fill in the gaps with the words and word combinations from the box.
- •The right the exploitation
- •Exercises Part 2
- •1. Give Russian equivalents for the following expressions.
- •2. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •3. Fill in the gaps with prepositions.
- •4. Fill in the gaps with the words and word combinations from the box.
- •5. Make the following sentences negative and interrogative and translate them.
- •Exercises Part 3
- •1. Give Russian equivalents for the following expressions.
- •2. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •4. Fill in the gaps with prepositions.
- •5. Make the following sentences negative and interrogative and translate them.
- •6. Complete the following sentences.
- •Exercises Part 4
- •1. Give Russian equivalents for the following expressions.
- •2. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •3. Find sentences with the verbs in the Passive Voice and 3 sentences with the passive infinitives (e.G. Can be done). Translate them into Russian.
- •4. Fill in the gaps with the words and word combinations from the box.
- •The party infringed field
- •5. Fill in the gaps with prepositions.
- •6. Complete the following sentences and translate them into Russian.
- •Revision questions
- •Patents
- •How is a uk patent obtained?
- •How long does it take?
- •Exercises Part 1
- •1. Give Russian equivalents for the following expressions.
- •2. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •3. Suffixes. Make nouns from these verbs using –tion, -ion.
- •5. Fill in the gaps with prepositions.
- •6. Answer the following questions.
- •7. Write the correct part of speech next to each of the following words.
- •Exercises Part 2
- •1. Give Russian equivalents for the following expressions.
- •2. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •4. Put the following events in due order.
- •Exercises Part 3
- •Is the timing of an application important?
- •1. Give Russian equivalents for the following expressions.
- •2. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •4. Make these sentences interrogative and give short (yes/no) answers to them.
- •5. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.
- •6. Answer the following questions.
- •7. Find three derivatives of the verb ‘to apply’.
- •Exercises Part 4
- •1. Give Russian equivalents for the following expressions.
- •2. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •4. Make the following sentences interrogative.
- •5. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.
- •Registered Trademarks what is a trademark?
- •Are all trademarks registrable?
- •What rights do registered trademarks bring?
- •How is registration in the uk obtained?
- •How long does it take?
- •What uses can a registered trademark be put to?
- •Exercises Part 1
- •1. Give Russian equivalents for the following expressions.
- •2. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •3. Fill in the gaps with prepositions.
- •5. Find in the text the 4 derivatives of the word
- •Exercises Part 2
- •1. Give Russian equivalents for the following expressions.
- •2. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •3. Make the following sentences interrogative and negative.
- •4. Fill in the gaps with prepositions.
- •Exercises Part 3
- •6. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.
- •7. Correct the false statements.
- •Exercises Part 4
- •1. Match the Russian expressions with their English equivalents.
- •3. Fill in the gaps with prepositions.
- •4. Make the following sentence interrogative and negative.
- •6. Correct the false statements.
- •7. Complete as in the text.
- •Revision
- •1. Give the English equivalents for the following expressions.
- •3. Answer the questions.
- •Registered designs what is a registered design?
- •Are all designs registrable?
- •How is a design registered in the uk?
- •Are registered designs made public?
- •2. Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets. Put the verbs into the appropriate form, positive or negative.
- •Exercises Part 2
- •1. Determine the function of the verb “to have” in the following sentences.
- •How soon can articles made to a design be manufactured and sold?
- •1. Find the English equivalents in the text.
- •Exercises Part 3
- •2. Find the modal verbs and expressions in the extract and explain their usage (must, can, may, should, need, have to).
- •3. Give Russian equivalents for the following word combinations paying attention to the differences in the translation of the first element.
- •4 Search application application issued filing owner refused modified previously order force design succeeding . Put a word from the box into each gap.
- •5. Answer the questions.
- •6. Speak on the design registration in full detail. Exercises Part 4
- •Is timing of an application important?
- •1. Put the following sentences into the Past Simple and the Future Simple.
- •2. Find the English equivalents for the following word combinations in the text.
- •3. There are eight modal verbs in this text. Find all of them and translate the sentences in which they are used.
- •4. Are the following statements true or false? If false, correct them.
- •Exercises Part 5
- •1. Give Russian equivalents for the following expressions.
- •2. Make sentences using all the elements.
- •3. Put the following events in the logical order (some may take place simultaneously).
- •4. Explain the procedure of the design registration.
- •Vocabulary copyright
- •4. Авторское право
- •10. Использование
- •Patents
- •Недействительным) Registered Trademarks
- •Registered designs
What rights do registered trademarks bring?
The right to use the trademark in relation to the goods and services for which it is registered and the right to take legal action against others who might be infringing the registration by using the same or similar trademark on the same or similar goods and services for which the trademark is registered.
How is registration in the uk obtained?
First, the application for registration is filed at the Trademarks Registry, a branch of the Patent Office. The application is then examined to ensure the trademark meets the requirements of the Trademarks Act 1994, i.e. that it is distinctive, not deceptive and does not conflict with existing registered trademarks. If objections to the trademark are made, the applicant may present arguments in support of his case in writing or at an oral hearing before a senior official of the Trademarks Registry. If the trademark is accepted for registration, it is published in the Trademarks Journal to allow others to oppose registration - if there is no opposition the trademark is entered on the Register.
How long does it take?
On average, an application for registration of a trademark will be examined within three months; applicants then have three to six months to either overcome any objections or put the application in order. The application will be published within three months of acceptance then, assuming no opposition, the trademark will be entered on the Register and a registration certificate issued. Overall the Trademarks Registry aims to register trademarks within two years of receiving the application.
WHAT WILL THE TRADEMARKS REGISTRY CHARGE ME?
An application fee of ₤225 is payable. This covers one class of goods or services. For each additional class for which registration is sought a fee of ₤125 is payable. These fees became effective from 31st October 1994. A full list of current trademark fees can be obtained from the Trademarks Registry.
HOW LONG CAN A REGISTERED TRADEMARK
BE KEPT IN FORCE?
Indefinitely. A trademark is registered for ten years and can be renewed every ten years. On 31st October 1994, the renewal fee was set at ₤250 for a single class plus ₤200 for each additional class covered by the registration, but the current fee should be checked with the Trademarks Registry.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS?
You are advised to obtain professional help. If you use a Trademark Agent or a Patent Agent then their fees will have to be added to those payable to the Patent Office.
DOES A TRADEMARK HAVE TO BE IN USE
BEFORE IT IS REGISTERED?
No. Trademarks which are already in use can be registered, as well as trademarks which it is intended to put into use.
CAN A TRADEMARK BE REMOVED FROM THE REGISTER
BECAUSE IT IS NOT IN USE?
Yes. If a registered trademark has not been used for a period of five years, an application may be made by a person to have it removed from the Register. In such a situation the onus is on the owner of a mark to defend the registration by demonstrating use of the mark on the goods and services for which it is registered.
DOES UK REGISTRATION GIVE PROTECTION ABROAD?
No. But a UK application or registration can be used as the basis of an application for an international registration covering any or all countries signatory to the Protocol to the Madrid Agreement.
CAN THE PATENT OFFICE HELP EXPLOIT A
REGISTERED TRADEMARK?
No. The Patent Office cannot provide any financial or other support since this would directly conflict with the Trademarks Registry’s role as an impartial body for the registration of trademarks and the maintenance of the Trademarks Register.
ARE USERS OF TRADEMARKS REQUIRED
TO REGISTER THEM?
No. Registration is not compulsory, but, without registration, an owner of a trademark cannot bring an action for infringement to protect the mark. Suing for infringement of a registered mark is much simpler than launching a common law action for passing off to protect an unregistered mark.
WHY ARE INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS
SIMPLER THAN PASSING OFF PROCEEDINGS?
In infringement proceedings, trademark users can base their case simply upon their certificate of registration. In passing off proceedings, owners can only succeed if they can demonstrate to the court that they have established a reputation in their mark; that the use complained of as passing off would be likely to confuse or deceive the public; and that use would be likely to damage the owner’s business and goodwill. Traders are therefore advised to register their trademarks where possible.