Exclusive right refers to the legal authority of a person or organization to control, restrict, and license the use of a particular property, invention, or idea. Some common synonyms for exclusive right include monopoly, copyright, patent, trademark, and intellectual property rights. Monopoly refers to the exclusive control of a particular market or industry. Copyright pertains to the legal protection of creative works such as books, music, and films. Patent refers to the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell an invention. Trademark refers to the legal protection of a brand name, logo or slogan. Intellectual property rights encompass all of the above and any other form of original creation that can be legally protected.