Intellectual property is the ownership of a creative works, which means intangible or non-physical properties. This can range from works of art, literature, films, and music to inventions, software, designs, and research. Intellectual property is legally protected by copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. However, unscrupulous competitors often seek to gain financial benefit through utilising part or full components of other individuals’ or organisations’ intellectual creations. This is a type of intellectual theft if the original creators have never given…