The article explores the relationship between intellectual property, human rights, and scientific productions. It discusses whether patent rights should be considered human rights and how they fit into a human rights framework for intellectual property. The authors propose a layered approach to studying this framework and identify organizing principles and structural layers. They use examples of scientific publications, innovations, knowledge, and indigenous practices to illustrate their points. The article also considers whether the right to own private property could serve as an alternative basis for human rights in this context.