IPLIN
Faculty of Law
Ron Ianni Building
401 Sunset Ave
Windsor, ON Canada N9B 3P4
(519) 253-3000 ext. 3954
iplin@uwindsor.ca
Faculty of Law
Ron Ianni Building
401 Sunset Ave
Windsor, ON Canada N9B 3P4
(519) 253-3000 ext. 3954
iplin@uwindsor.ca
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University of Windsor
What is Intellectual Property? Generally defined, intellectual property or IP is the name given to the rights that accompany creations of the mind. Further, as one might understand, there are different categories for different types of creations of the mind within the general area of intellectual property. The following is a list of the different categories:
However, the first three – trademarks, copyrights and patents are the most commonly encountered forms of intellectual property and will therefore be the focus of this website. ____________________________________________________________________ How do I know if I have an issue that falls within the area of Intellectual Property? We have designed a set of questions on the Identify Your Issue page. Going through these questions should give you an idea of whether you have an issue that relates to copyrights, trademarks or patents. If you feel that your issue lies within one of the topics that falls under the general umbrella of intellectual property but is not covered by our website, or if you would simply like to speak with someone at IPLIN, please feel free to contact us by phone at 519 253 3000 x 3954. ____________________________________________________________________ What is Innovation Law? Innovation Law is also known as Information Technology (IT) or Cyberlaw. Generally defined, it is the name given to areas of the law that deal with legal issues surrounding the internet and other digital technologies. Innovation or IT law includes matters relating to intellectual property but also encompasses the following non-exhaustive subject areas:
____________________________________________________________________ How do I know if I have an issue that falls within the area of Innovation Law? We have designed a set of questions on the Identify Your Issue page. Going through these questions should help you identify if you have an issue that relates to privacy law, PIPEDA and PHIPA. However, if you feel that your issue lies within one of the topics that falls under the general umbrella of Innovation or IT law but is not covered by our website, or if you would simply like to speak with someone at IPLIN, please feel free to contact us through e-mail or by phone at 519 253 3000 x 3954. ____________________________________________________________________ THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE. IF YOU ARE SEEKING LEGAL ADVICE, PLEASE CONSULT A LAWYER. |  | |
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