This section covers different types of intellectual property ("IP") and IP rights, and how to protect them.
Intellectual property rights can help to protect the name of your company, products and services, your inventions, the design or appearance of your products, and the written and visual materials you create. Trademarks, copyright, patents and designs are types of intellectual property protection. Some types of protection arise automatically, while others must be applied for, and registered with official bodies, such as the Intellectual Property Office.