Defending Ingenuity: Navigating Intellectual Property Protection Law for Innovative Mechanical Designs

EasyChair Preprint 15959

Abstract

Aim of the Study: In mechanical engineering, safeguarding innovative designs through intellectual property (IP) protection is crucial for progress and recognizing engineers’ ingenuity.This research delves into the multifaceted landscape of IP law, emphasizing its significance in fostering innovation and encouraging disclosure within the field, focusing on patents, design rights, and trade secrets. Methodology: Utilizing a comparative approach, the study extracts insights from various legal frameworks on patents, design rights, and related intellectual property protections. Through an extensive review of legal documents, including patent databases and international treaties, the research systematically examines the legal landscape. Emphasizing reference to international agreements like the Paris Convention and TRIPS contextualizes the foundations of intellectual property protection. Findings: This research identifies patents as a powerful tool granting exclusive rights, the research emphasizes their role in encouraging disclosure of groundbreaking designs. Design rights, whether registered or unregistered, act as a protective shield, balancing functionality and aesthetics. Additionally, the study explores the covert protection of trade secrets, crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and preserving confidentiality. Conclusion: The conclusion calls for integrating intellectual property law education in engineering universities, stressing the need to equip future mechanical engineers with skills to safeguard innovative ideas. The findings offer insights into how patents, design rights, and trade secrets collectively act as guardians of ingenuity, fostering an environment for groundbreaking designs.

Keyphrases: Intellectual Property, Mechanical Engineering, Patents Design Rights

@booklet{EasyChair:15959,
  author    = {Maheen Nazir Memon},
  title     = {Defending Ingenuity: Navigating Intellectual Property Protection Law for Innovative Mechanical Designs},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 15959},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2025}}