Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks and Copyright

About Intellectual Property 

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines intellectual property (IP) as creations from mind.  They can include literary and artistic works, designs, and also symbols, names, and images used for business.  WIPO identifies 3 types of IP:

• Patents are an exclusive right granted for inventions. 
• Trademarks are signs, designs or slogans that identify a company, good, or service from those of another. 
• Copyright are the rights granted to creators over their tangible literary or artistic works.