**4. Intellectual property rights**

Intellectual property rights are broadly divided into two main areas. They are copyright and related rights and industrial property.

## **4.1 Copyright and related rights**

Copyright protects the rights of writers of literary and artistic works, which includes books, writings, paintings, musical compositions, sculpture, films, and computer programs for a minimum of 50 years after the author's death after the work is published.

The rights of performers like actors, musicians, and singers; creators of phonograms such as sound recordings; and broadcasting companies are also protected by copyright and related rights, which is referred as neighboring rights.

The main purpose of copyright and related rights protection is to stimulate and reward the innovative creative work.
