Intellectual Property

Intellectual property (IP): refers to intangible creations of the human intellect—such as inventions, literary works, designs, symbols, and names—that are protected by law to prevent unauthorized use. Types of Intellectual Property are...

• Copyright: 
  •  Copyright is a form of legal protection for "original works of authorship" (such as books, music, art, and software) that are fixed in a tangible form, granting creators exclusive rights to publish, sell, and reproduce their work.
• Trademark:
  • A trademark is a recognizable sign, design, expression, or word that identifies products or services as originating from a specific source and distinguishes them from others. 
• Creative Common: 
  • Provides licenses that allow creators to share their work legally, balancing copyright with open access. Enables the free, legal sharing of creative works.  CC licenses are not an alternative to copyright, but rather a flexible, user-friendly option that operates within copyright law.
• Public Domain: 
  • They belong to the public and can be used in any way without permission from the creator