A Patent is a monopoly right given by the Government to the owner of an invention to enable him to prevent others from using, copying or making the invention without his consent in the country in which he has obtained patent protection.

Copyright protects works like novels, computer programs, plays, sheet music and paintings. Generally, the author of a copyright work has the right to reproduce, publish, perform, communicate and adapt his work. These different exclusive rights form the bundle of rights that we call copyright. These rights enable a copyright owner to control the commercial exploitation of his work.

A Trade Mark is a sign used by a person in the course of business or trade to distinguish his goods or services from those of other traders. Registering a trade mark gives the owner rights to enable him to control the use of the sign.

Registered Designs are used primarily to protect designs for industrial use. It is the right given by the Government to the owner to control the use of his design.