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Protecting designs and intellectual property key terms
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Protecting designs and intellectual property
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Copyright
A legal right that grants the creator of original works exclusive rights to their use and distribution.
Trademark
A symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.
Open Design
A design philosophy that promotes sharing and collaboration, allowing designs to be freely used and modified by anyone.
Sustainable Development
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Intellectual Property
A category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols.
3D Printing
A manufacturing process that creates three-dimensional objects from a digital file by layering materials.
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