What protects the intellectual property created by artists? 

Patents. 

Trademarks. 

Geographical indications. 

Copyright. 

Registered designs. 

All of the options listed protect different aspects of intellectual property created by artists. 

- Copyright protects original creative works such as paintings, sculptures, music, literature, and other forms of artistic expression.
- Trademarks protect artistic works that are used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of a particular artist or company.
- Patents protect new inventions or devices that are considered to be artistically innovative.
- Registered designs protect the aesthetic or visual appearance of artistic designs.
- Geographical indications protect artistic works that are associated with a specific geographical origin, such as traditional crafts or regional artistic styles.

Copyright is the legal right that protects the intellectual property created by artists. Copyright grants the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display their work. It covers various forms of artistic expression, such as music, literature, films, paintings, and software. Patents, trademarks, geographical indications, and registered designs are different forms of intellectual property protection that serve specific purposes but do not directly protect the artistic creations of artists.