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The Software Piracy Law is violated when we:

                     Download a copy of software, such as Flash, from a file-sharing website without payment.
                     Use single-license software on multiple computers.

                     Install unauthorised copies of software.

                     Distribute software without the creator's permission.
                  Measures to Prevent Software Piracy

                  To prevent software piracy, we can take the following measures:

                     Always buy a legitimate license if you want to use software.
                     Avoid buying illegal or counterfeit CDs or DVDs; always opt for genuine products.

                     Download software only from the official website of the company to avoid counterfeit versions.

                     Register your software to prevent others from installing it on their computers.
                  Intellectual Property Rights


                  Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) refer to the legal rights granted to creators and inventors for
                  their creations, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks. These rights grant creators and
                  inventors exclusive control over the use of their creations for a specified period. It includes:
                     Poetry and Artistic Work: Protection for literary and artistic creations.
                     Inventions: Protection for new and useful inventions.

                     Symbols, Names, and Images: Protection for business-related symbols and logos.
                  Measures To Protect Intellectual Property Rights

                  To protect Intellectual Property Rights, consider the following measures:
                     Do not share your business ideas with others.
                     Maintain detailed records, drawings, and descriptions to prove your creation.

                     As soon as you have a business name and logo, register these trademarks to protect them.
                  Types of Intellectual Property Rights


                  There are three main types of Intellectual Property Rights:
                     Copyright: This legal right  is granted  to the creator  of literary,  artistic, or musical  works,
                     allowing them exclusive control over the publication, recording, and distribution of their work.
                     Patent: A patent gives an inventor exclusive rights to make, use, and sell their invention for a
                     specified period.
                     Trademark: A trademark is a symbol, word, or design legally registered to represent a company
                     or product. It helps protect brand names, logos, and product designs.
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                    A trade secret is confidential information, including a device, formula, process, technique, or
                    practice, that gives a company a competitive advantage in the marketplace.





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