# Intellectual Property (IP) Basics One-sentence definition: Legal protections for creative works and inventions including copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. ## Key Facts - Copyright: protects expression; duration varies by jurisdiction. - Patent: protects inventions/novel processes; limited term; requires disclosure. - Trademark: identifies source/brand; requires distinctiveness; renewable. - Trade Secret: value from secrecy; protected via controls and agreements. - Licensing governs use/redistribution; violations can be civil/criminal. - Security supports IP via NDAs, access control, DLP, monitoring. - **Label:** **Protection** varies by type; choose the right mechanism. - **Verify:** check official (ISC)² CBK and current exam outline. ## Exam Relevance - Identify correct IP protection/mechanism for a scenario. **Mnemonic:** “CP3T” → Copyright, Patent, (3) Trademark, Trade Secret. ## Mini Scenario Q: Proprietary algorithm not patented—best protection? A: Maintain as trade secret with strict controls and NDAs. ## Revision Checklist - Match each IP type to definition and control. - Name one risk per type. - Explain licensing’s role in compliance. ## Related [[Licensing Models and Agreements]] · [[Compliance and Regulatory Concepts]] · [[Privacy Principles and Data Protection]] · [[Security Governance]] · [[Computer Crime Categories and Laws]] · [[Domain 1 - Index]]