Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) Law
Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) Law

Author(s): Simona Veleva
Contributor(s): Savina Mihaylova-Goleminova (Editor)
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Civil Law, Commercial Law
Published by: Сиела Норма АД
Keywords: intellectual property; copyright and neighbouring rights; trademarks; geographical indications; patents; utility models; trade secrets
Summary/Abstract: The chapter presents key aspects of the intellectual property legal framework. It explores the main types of intellectual property, including copyright and neighbouring rights, patents, trademarks, geographical indications, trade secrets, and utility models. The chapter also includes the main legal aspects of AI regulation in the light of copyright protected works. While intellectual property law safeguards artists’ rights, it also faces the difficult task of maintaining public access to knowledge while promoting innovation. This chapter examines the current discussion about this balance.

• Details
• Contents