Intellectual property rights refer to the results created by human wisdom and are a measure for legal protection of innovation.

The following are the basic characteristics of intellectual property and their examples: Immateriality: Intellectual property is an intangible asset that cannot be embodied and expressed in material form. For example, a patent is an immaterial right. Exclusivity: Intellectual property rights are a kind of exclusive right. The person who holds this right can restrict others' use, production, sale, transfer, etc. For example, the copyright owner has the right to restrict others from copying, disseminating, selling, performing, etc. Cross-disciplinary: Intellectual property rights usually cover multiple economic fields and industries. For example, patent rights can cover multiple fields such as programming, medical care, machinery, and chemistry. Time limit: Intellectual property rights usually have a certain protection period, and different types of intellectual property rights have different protection periods.

For example, the protection period of a trademark is 10 years, and the protection period of a patent is usually 20 years. Regionality: Different countries or regions have different legal protection levels, scope and requirements for intellectual property rights. Therefore, intellectual property rights are restricted and restricted by the laws of various countries or regions. For example, Apple controls its own trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights. The exclusivity of their trademarks and patents allows them to restrict others' use, production, sales, transfer, etc., and their patents are cross-domain and can cover multiple fields such as computers, mobile phones, and music.

In addition, according to the provisions of relevant laws, Apple can obtain a certain protection period and regional protection.