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IP ESSENTIALS/TYPES OF IP
What is ‘intellectual’ property?
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Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names and images.
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There are four primary types of IP rights, which are issued nationally. Below are some examples:
Patents
Inventions & Designs
Copyrights
Creative Expression
Trademarks
Symbols & Phrases
Trade Secrets
Confidential Know-how