There are four main types of intellectual property: patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Patents protect inventions for a limited time, copyrights protect original creative works, trademarks protect symbols used to identify goods and services, and trade secrets protect confidential business information. Together these forms of intellectual property foster innovation, creativity, and competition by granting creators exclusive rights over their work and ideas.

1. TYPES OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY

2. Introduction Of Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) includes inventions,
artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and
images protected by law through patents,
trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets,
granting creators exclusive rights for a
specified period, fostering innovation and
creativity.

3. Types Of Intellectual Property
1.Patents
2.Copyrights
3.TradeMarks
4.TradeSecrets

4. 1.Patents
A patent is a type of intellectual property that gives its owner the legal right
to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a limited
period of time in exchange for publishing an enabling disclosure of the
invention.

5. 2.Copyrights(©)
Copyright is a type of intellectual property protection that grants the creator
of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution. Here are key
points regarding copyrights: ©
1.Scope Of Protection
2.Rights Granted
3.Registration
4.FairUse
5.DMCA(Digital Millennium Copyright Act)

6. 3.TradeMarks (™)
● It Protects symbols, names, and slogans used to identify
goods/services
● The primary purpose of a trademark is Prevents confusion and ensures
brand recognition.(™)

7. 4.TradeSecrets
Definition: Confidential business information that provides a competitive
advantage and is not generally known or easily ascertainable by others.
Purpose: Maintains a competitive edge by keeping valuable information
confidential.
Duration: Potentially indefinite, as long as the information remains secret.

8. Conclusion
These types of intellectual property collectively contribute to fostering
innovation, creativity, and fair competition in various industries. It's
essential for individuals and businesses to understand these forms of
protection to effectively manage and leverage their intellectual assets.