IP stands for "Intellectual Property," and it refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. Intellectual property is protected by law through patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, providing creators and inventors with exclusive rights to their creations. In simple terms, IP safeguards the unique ideas and creations of individuals or businesses, allowing them to control and benefit from their innovations or artistic works.
These types of Intellectual Property rights help creators and inventors protect their work and ideas.
Creative Commons is a way for people to share their creative work, like photos, music, or writing, with others while still keeping some control over how it's used. It provides a set of easy-to-use licenses that creators can attach to their work, specifying the permissions granted to others. These permissions can range from allowing free use as long as credit is given, to restricting use for commercial purposes or requiring any new creations to be shared alike. Essentially, Creative Commons makes it simpler for creators to share their work on their terms and for others to use and share creative content legally and ethically.