Intellectual Property Rights in Education

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in education refer to the legal protections for creations of the mind, such as books, research papers, software, and teaching materials. In the context of education law, these rights ensure that educators, students, and institutions can control how their original work is used and shared. This includes copyrights for written materials, patents for inventions, and trademarks for brands. Understanding IPR helps protect the contributions of creators and encourages innovation while balancing the need for access to knowledge and resources in educational settings.