Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind such as inventions, literary works, designs, symbols, and names. Copyright is a legal term that protects original works including novels, films, music, and photographs from being copied without permission. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a United Nations agency dedicated to developing an accessible international intellectual property system that balances protection with public interests like fair use, which allows limited use of copyrighted material for purposes like commentary.