Intellectual property refers to original creative works including artistic, literary, musical works, inventions, discoveries, words, phrases and symbols. Plagiarizing the words of others without giving them credit would be considered intellectual property theft. However, some things are considered common knowledge, such as folklore, common sense facts, myths, urban legends and historical events, if they can be found in multiple credible sources or general references. Examples are given to distinguish between common knowledge and intellectual property.

1. 4.1- Intellectual Property is generally characterized as non-physical property that is the product of original thought.

6. Examples of common knowledge vs. intellectual property The first example is common knowledge ; this information can be found undocumented in at least five different credible sources. This information can also found in general reference sources. The second example would be considered intellect property . This information cannot be found undocumented in at least five credible sources. This information cannot be found in general reference sources Note: this quote was taken from the following source: http://www.irishcentral.com/news/President-John-F-Kennedy-predicted-his-own-assassination-123115643.html ) Common Knowledge Intellectual Property 1. John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. 2. President John F Kennedy’s secret interviews with his wife claim he warned his assassination would safeguard his legacy around a year before his death.