Functional items like machines, toys, games, computers, software programs, processes, methods, tools, and other items of utility

In country of filing for a period of twenty (20) years from date of filing for protection

No

Ornamental appearance of an article of manufacture such as shoes, computer, telephone, printer, doll, clock, etc.

In country of filing for a period of fourteen (14) years from the date of issuance

No

Asexually propagated plants

No

Artistic and informative items that appeal to a persons senses such as books, poems, photographs, paintings, computer programs, music (written, recorded and performed), sculptures, dramatic works such as plays (written and performed), television broadcasts, films, cad drawings, sketches and other items of original authorship

World wide for the life of the creator of the work plus fifty (50) years

No

Names, symbols, figures, letters, word, or mark adopted and used by a manufacturer, merchant or service provider in order to designate provided goods or services and distinguish them from the goods and services provided by others

In country of filing for a period of ten (10) years

Yes

The layout structure of an integrated circuit defining the circuits and interconnections of the various electrical components

A secret process, technique, method, etc. used to advantage in a trade, business, or profession, etc.

Worldwide until no longer secret

Not applicable