Intellectual property is all around us! Often we are not aware of this. Look at logos, trade names, books, films, sculptures and less visibly, patents! They are almost all protected by intellectual property rights such as copyright, trademark or trade name law. These and other rights are part of the everyday practice of protecting intellectual…

Patent protection of new and original inventions is a phenomenon that benefits not only the patent owner but also the country and even the international arena. Both the inventor are rewarded, and the products of the mind are recognized by the members of the society, thus contributing to social, cultural and technological development. Based on…