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Intellectual Property protection rights Many exported goods can be protected using IP rights 2. Most countries have legislation pertaining to patents, copyright, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial design, and trade secrets 3. IP protection can help a company maintain a competitive advantage 4. Avoid infringing on the IP of others 5. Assess the costs of IP protection to determine whether the costs are justified COPYRIGHT 1. Legal rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works in most countries. Protected works include:

Literary works such as novels, poems, plays Computer programs Films, musical compositions Paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures Architecture Advertisements, maps, and technical drawings