PATENT

Nacelle transport container                  
Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Definition:
Exclusive rights to an invention which:

Is a technical solution to a technical problem

Is completely new - throughout the world!                                     

Has inventiveness (differs essentially from prior art, i.e. is non-obvious to a skilled person)

Duration:
A maximum of 20 years (on payment of annuities)

TRADEMARKS

Company logo
Patentgruppen A/S

Definition:
Primarily a name and/or a logo

Duration:
Unlimited (on payment of renewal fees) 

COPYRIGHT

Definition:
Primarily artistic or literary works and/or computer programs. Registration not required to obtain exclusive rights

Duration:
70 years as from the decease of the creator

UTILITY MODEL

Barbecue Table
JP Design 

Definition:
Sometimes called a small patent. The required level of inventiveness is lower 
and protection can be obtained faster than for a patent 
                                                              

Durability:
A maximum of 10 years (on payment of renewal fees) 
 

DESIGN

Microsound Pilot (hearing aid)
Microsound A/S

Definition:
Covers the design or shape of an object

Durability:
A maximum of 25 years (on payment of renewal fees)