The term COPYRIGHT KIN is a combination of two words, 'COPYRIGHT' and 'KIN'. COPYRIGHT is a form of intellectual property law that grants exclusive rights to the creator of an original work. KIN is a term used to refer to family members or relatives. Together, the term COPYRIGHT KIN refers to the legal protection of family members or relatives who have created an original work. Patents are another form of intellectual property law that protect inventions from being copied or used without permission.