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Protecting designs and intellectual property

Official AQA section 3.1.10.

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AqaA LevelDesign And Technology Fashion And TextilesTechnical principles

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Students should be aware of, and able to explain, the importance of the following to the designer: • copyright and design rights • patents • registered designs • trademarks • logos.

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Understand the Differences: Clearly differentiate between copyright, trademarks, patents, and registered designs in your answers.

Confusing Copyright with Trademark: Remember that copyright protects artistic works, while trademarks protect brand identifiers.

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