Malaysian registration of intellectual property provides protection within Malaysia but not abroad. Intellectual property is a form of intangible property based on human creativity, including inventions, industrial designs, trademarks, copyrighted works, and trade secrets. Various forms of intellectual property can be protected through patents, certificates, or simply keeping inventions secret. The concept of intellectual property rights has existed since the 15th century Venetian law that protected new inventions. A challenge is preventing others from using intellectual property without permission.