In today's knowledge economy, the products of the mind can be as precious as physical property, and often even more so.

What is intellectual property? Who creates it? Why is it important to society? How is it protected? How does it relate to economic development, the environment and the Internet? These pages provide at least some of the answers.

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Introduction
Intellectual property - the what, why and how
Roadmap on current and emerging intellectual property issues
Intellectual property menu page