Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
Intellectual Property rights grant the owner of the work exclusive rights to exploit and benefit from his/her creation.
The most common forms of Intellectual Property include:
Copyright,
Trademarks,
Patents,
Utility models,
Industrial designs and
Geographical indications.
However, we shall focus on Patents and Trademarks