Human rights are basic rights that belong to all of us simply because we are human. They embody key values in our society such as fairness, dignity, equality and respect. Most importantly, these rights give us power and enable us to speak up and to challenge poor treatment from a public authority.

Inalienable rights supersede governmental laws and cultural norms. These natural rights include the right to think for oneself, the right to life, and the right to self-defense, and they remain through every human’s lifetime.

Human rights also guarantee people the means necessary to satisfy their basic needs, such as food, housing, and education, so they can take full advantage of all opportunities. Finally, by guaranteeing life, liberty, equality, and security, human rights protect people against abuse by those who are more powerful.

Four Types of Intellectual Property Protections

• Trade Secrets. Trade secrets refer to specific, private information that is important to a business because it gives the business a competitive advantage in its marketplace.
• Patents.
• Copyrights.
• Trademarks.

Moral rights finds expression in Section 57 of the Copyright Act, 1957 which is in accordance with Article 6bis of the Berne Convention. They are the author’s or creator’s special right which includes the right to paternity and the right to integrity.

Rights Based Ethics System: Examples

• The right to life.
• The right to liberty.
• The right to pursue happiness.
• The right to a jury trial.
• The right to a lawyer.
• The right to freely practice a religion of choice.
• The right to express ideas or opinions with freedom as an individual.