A patent is a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time, typically 20 years.

In the United States, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years after their death.

A trademark is a distinctive sign that identifies the goods or services of a particular company and distinguishes them from those of other companies.

Intellectual property rights have a positive economic impact by encouraging innovation and creativity, promoting economic growth, and increasing consumer welfare.

The main arguments in favor of intellectual property rights are that they encourage innovation and creativity, promote economic growth, and increase consumer welfare.

The main arguments against intellectual property rights are that they can stifle innovation, lead to monopolies, and increase consumer prices.

A patent protects inventions, while a copyright protects artistic works. A patent lasts for 20 years, while a copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. A patent can be renewed, while a copyright cannot.

A trademark is a word, phrase, or symbol that identifies a company's goods or services, while a trade dress is the overall appearance of a product or its packaging. A trademark can be registered with the government, while a trade dress cannot. A trademark lasts for 10 years, while a trade dress lasts for the life of the product.

The purpose of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works is to establish minimum standards for copyright protection, promote the international exchange of copyrighted works, and prevent the unauthorized use of copyrighted works.

The purpose of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is to promote the protection of intellectual property worldwide, administer international treaties on intellectual property, and provide technical assistance to developing countries in the field of intellectual property.

A utility patent protects the way an invention works, while a design patent protects the way an invention looks. A utility patent lasts for 20 years, while a design patent lasts for 14 years. A utility patent can be renewed, while a design patent cannot.

A plant patent protects new and distinct varieties of plants, while a utility patent protects inventions. A plant patent lasts for 20 years, while a utility patent lasts for 14 years. A plant patent can be renewed, while a utility patent cannot.

A copyright protects artistic works, while a trademark protects words, phrases, or symbols that identify a company's goods or services. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a trademark lasts for 10 years. A copyright can be renewed, while a trademark cannot.

A patent is a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention, while a trade secret is a formula, process, or other information that is not publicly known. A patent lasts for 20 years, while a trade secret can last indefinitely. A patent can be renewed, while a trade secret cannot.