Have you ever downloaded a song or a film from the Internet? Did you pay for the music or the film? Why do you think copying films and music without permission is a crime? It is illegal to copy intellectual property without permission. Intellectual property is protected by law. The United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) The United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is an international organization aimed at protecting the rights of creators and owners of intellectual property. It helps a large number of inventors and authors gain recognition and reward. More information about the organization is available on the website.