According to the World Intellectual Property Organization, intellectual property refers to all creations of the human mind, including inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; symbols, names, and images used in commerce. Intellectual property, known shorthandedly as IP, is the term for a person’s original ideas or concepts that have been expressed in one way or another. It refers to all works that are the product of novel or inventive thought.
Essentially, a person who invented a thing has the sole right of ownership over that thing for a specific period. This right includes the right to reap its use and sale rewards. These are known as intellectual property rights (IPR).
In the context of freelancing, the creative work done by a freelancer in the course of his work is recognized as intellectual property. Freelancers often have to offer intellectual services to clients in the form of manuscripts, graphic and web designs, artworks, photographs, software development, long or short-form content, press articles, tutorials, and so on. These are generally known as intellectual property and should be protected from use by other persons without permission.
This article will provide basic information about intellectual property and how to protect your work from infringement as a freelancer.
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