The following are some articles which contain useful information relating to patents, inventions, designs and other forms of intellectual property.
Patents 101.pdf - Everything you need to know about patents in plain english.
Copyright 101.pdf - Everything you need to know about copyright in plain english.
Industrial Designs 101.pdf - Everything you need to know about industrial designs and design patents in plain english.
Intellectual Property Litigation 101.pdf - Everything you need to know about intellectual property litigation in plain english.