The object of intellectual property is the achievement of creative intellectual activities, which must have the objective form known by people and must be ascertained according to the conditions and procedure stipulated by law. Intellectual achievements are the results obtained by a creator through making use of his intelligence and wisdom as well as working hard.
Intellectual property is exclusive with the limitation of time and region.
Exclusiveness means a writer, a discoverer or an inventor enjoys exclusive rights to his own intellectual achievements. Unless otherwise stipulated by law, no one is allowed to possess or use the aforesaid person s intellectual achievements without the consent of such person. Limitation of time refers to the valid period of the intellectual property. Upon the expiry of such period, the intellectual property shall no longer be valid. Regional limitation refers to the regional scope where the intellectual property is valid.