<translate> According to the World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO, intellectual property IP refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. IP is protected in law through the awarding of intellectual property rights IPRs such as patents, trademarks, and copyright. These rights enable their respective owners to earn recognition andor financial benefit from what they invent or create. <swh>Kulingana na Shirika la Hakimiliki Duniani WIPO, hakimiliki IP inarejelea ubunifu wa akili, kama vile uvumbuzi; kazi za fasihi na kisanii; miundo; na alama, majina na nembo zinazotumika katika biashara. IP inalindwa kisheria kupitia utoaji wa haki za hakimiliki IPRs kama vile hataza, alama za biashara na hakimiliki. Haki hizi huwawezesha wamiliki husika kupata kutambuliwa naau manufaa ya kifedha kutokana na kile wanachobuni au kuunda. 