#2 Background on intellectual property – legalese & categories

The First Industrial Revolution was driven by steam power, the Second by electricity, and the Third by machinery. Now, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is being shaped by the rise of intelligent computers, ushering in a new digital era.

Intellectual property law stands out as one of the most sophisticated fields within the realm of globalised legal systems. Intellectual property refers to the creations of the intellect, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images.

Today’s episode talks about a basic legal introduction to intellectual property, categories and a brief overview of patents & trademarks.