A legal concept that refers to creations of a mind for which exclusive rights are recognised. Common types include copyright, trademarks, patents, designs and plant breeder’s rights.

The act of illegally copying a computer program, music, film, etc. and selling or distributing it.

The legal right to control all use of an original work, such as a book, play, movie, or piece of music, for a particular period of time.

Content that is available for everyone to use without legal restrictions.