This document discusses key concepts related to intellectual property including creativity, invention, discovery, innovation, and intellectual property rights. It defines these terms and provides examples. It discusses the history of intellectual property law including early laws and conventions in the 15th century and the establishment of organizations like WIPO and treaties like TRIPS to standardize intellectual property protections internationally. It also provides context on intellectual property law in India and how laws have evolved over time to protect patents, copyrights, trademarks and more.