What is Intellectual Property?
“Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish.” – WIPO
In Belize, Intellectual Property is protected by several pieces of legislation such as the Copyright Act, the Patents Act, the Industrial Designs Act, the Trade Marks Act, and others.
Intellectual Property may include Copyright, Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications and Trade Secrets.
PATENTS
What is a patent?
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a problem. To get a patent, technical information about the invention must be disclosed to the public in a patent application.
COPYRIGHT
What is copyright?
Copyright (or author’s right) is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings, sculpture, and films, to computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps, and technical drawings.
TRADEMARKS
What is a trademark?
A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights.
We can file your registration for your trademark and/or patent in Belize to make it/them legal for you. Please contact us for more information.