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Protecting designs and intellectual property key terms

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Protecting designs and intellectual property

AqaA LevelDesign And Technology Fashion And TextilesTechnical principles

Key terms

  • Design Rights

    Legal rights that protect the visual design of objects, allowing designers to control how their designs are used.

  • Patent

    A government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.