The
table below shows examples of how IP relates to each subject. Perhaps
the most obvious form of IP relevant to schools is
copyright.
This has implications for the running of departments, especially
with reference to reprographics, and it is also relevant to pupils and
staff who produce written work of value, e.g. teaching packs. |
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CRAFT AND DESIGN |
Design documents |
Design documents, products |
Products |
Products, tools and processes |
Commercialisation, merchandising |
Processes designs in early stages |
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION |
Any graphic matter |
Graphics, models |
Packaging |
Patent document drawings |
Graphic images |
Designs in early stages |
TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES |
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) |
Design documents |
Eye appeal of products e.g. mobile phones |
New technology |
Names of new products e.g. RADAR, SCUBA |
Research and development (R&D) |
ART AND DESIGN |
Any graphic matter |
Design documents, products |
Products |
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Graphic images |
Designs in early stages |
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ENGLISH |
Written or published material |
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Creating new names e.g. Brasso |
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MODERN LANGUAGES |
Written or published material |
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Translation of Patent documents |
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MUSIC |
Copying, sampling, composing |
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Jingles |
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COMPUTING |
Programs, licensing |
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Programs |
Names of software |
Programming codes |
PHYSICS |
PCB designs |
Circuits |
Appearance of equipment |
New technology |
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R&D |
CHEMISTRY |
Written or published material |
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Chemical compounds, e.g. drugs |
Smells of perfumes etc. drug name |
R&D |
BIOLOGY |
Written or published material |
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Genetics, Biotechnology |
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R&D |
HOME ECONOMICS |
Recipes |
Packaging |
Packaging e.g. Shampoo bottle shape |
Process of manufacture |
Nearly all foods have TM’s |
Secret recipes |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
Written or published material |
Equipment designs |
Equipment designs e.g. shape of training shoes |
Equipment designs |
Company logos, sponsorship, merchandise |
Training program |
BUSINESS STUDIES |
Management of company’s IP. Due to IP’s potential value it must be treated as an asset. |
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SOCIAL SUBJECTS |
Written or published material |
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Inventions with social impact e.g. TV, radio |
Crime associated with TM’s e.g. counterfeiting |
Official Secrets etc |
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