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I also lead an organization called Careless Partners, which boasts 290 members committed to values represented by the acronym Clips: Client First, Learning Organization, Integrity, People Care, and being Socially Responsible. These core values guide our activities and reinforce our commitment to ethical and impactful work in the world of IP.
Demystifying Property Rights: Physical vs. Intellectual
To understand the importance of IP rights, let's start with something familiar—physical property. Most of us own devices, homes, or belongings, and we have control over how they are used, shared, or accessed. For example, owning a mobile phone means we decide who can use it or access its data. If anyone uses it without permission, it constitutes theft.