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BL Research Paper on Intellectual Property and Cases of Infringement Author`s Name Course Name Instructor`s Name Date due Introduction It is believed that the conception of intellectual property originated from the early Jewish law. Later on, it became an item of public interest after the French Revolution when Benjamin Constant, a French liberal theorist, opposed the idea of ‘property` referred to as ‘intellectual.` The concept gained more publicity during the famous Massachusetts Circuit Court ruling in 1845, which involved a patent case of Davoll et al. versus Brown. However, the concept of intellectual property became official in 1967, through the establishment of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The concept became even more popular in 1980 following the ratification of the Bayh-Dole Act. Alongside WIPO, various organizations and treaties all over the world have the mandate to agree on, define, and enforce intellectual property rights. These include the World Customs Organization (WCO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the European Union (EU), the United Nations Commission on International Trade Laws (UNCITRAL), and Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) (Nayyer, 2002, p. 1-3). Purpose of the Study The rationale of this particular study is to classify the different types of intellectual property and cases of infringement and to explain the measures needed to protect these issues. The study will also discuss how these issues affect business practice and the costs of operating business organizations. The significant effects the issue may have on consumers will also be discussed. A Review of the Literature The term “intellectual property” comprises various forms of creations of mind, such as inventions. An intellectual property could exist in the form anything such as a movie, book, a music composition, a painting, a slogan, brand name, or even a trademark or logo. The concept of intellectual property d...