The four basic characteristics of intellectual property rights are as follows:

(1) Intellectual property is people's ownership of intellectual achievements obtained by creative labor.

(2) Intellectual property rights are exclusive rights with exclusive enforcement rights as the core.

(3) Intellectual property rights are regional.

(4) Intellectual property has timeliness.

The international development of intellectual property system refers to the gradual simplification, unification and internationalization of intellectual property system in the world in terms of substantive content and application and approval procedures. On the one hand, the regional, intangible and easy-to-spread nature of intellectual property rights makes it impossible for intellectual achievements produced in China to obtain natural protection abroad; On the other hand, due to the rapid development of media and communication tools and the increasing frequency of international exchanges, a large number of intellectual achievements can easily cross national borders and enter other countries. If these intellectual achievements are not effectively protected internationally, it will inevitably affect and hinder international trade and normal scientific and technological cultural exchanges and cooperation. The international development of intellectual property system reflects the objective requirements of international scientific, technological and economic development.

Legal basis:

law of the people's republic of china on the protection of intellectual property rights

Article 3 Works mentioned in this Law include works of literature, art, natural science, social science and engineering technology. Created in the following form:

(1) Written works;

(2) Oral works;

(3) Music, drama, folk art and dance works;

(4) Works of fine arts and photography;

(5) Movies, television and video works;

(six) engineering design, product design drawings and descriptions;

(seven) maps, schematic diagrams and other graphic works;

(8) Computer software;

(9) Other works as prescribed by laws and administrative regulations.

Article 4 Works whose publication and dissemination are prohibited according to law shall not be protected by this Law. The exercise of copyright by copyright owners shall not violate the Constitution and laws, and shall not harm the public interests.

Derivative problem:

What are the types of intellectual property rights?

The types of intellectual property rights include: patents (inventions, utility models, designs), trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, new plant varieties, etc. Intellectual property rights are the exclusive rights enjoyed by citizens, legal persons and other organizations for their intellectual achievements. The objects of intellectual property rights include: (1) works; (2) Inventions, utility models and designs; (3) Trademarks; (4) Geographical indications; (5) Business secrets; (6) Layout design of integrated circuits; (7) New plant varieties; (8) Other objects prescribed by law.