Intellectual+Property


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What is Intellectual Property? "Intellectual Property refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, and images used in commerce. Intellectual Property Rights are like other property rights...they allow the creator or owner of a copyright to benefit from his or her own work. These rights are found in Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights." WIPO Publication 450p. 3-4

=Articles = = = ​ "Taking the Confusion Out of Copyright in an Internet Age", Eric Badertscher, Kathy Reese. I//nformation Outlook.// Washington:Jun2008. Vol. 12, Iss. 6, p. 62-63, 65-67. Although aimed at special librarians, this article has an important message for anyone who uses online sources. The authors caution that the rules for copyright continue to change with the changing media such as blogs and wikis. Intellectual property remains the property of the creator no matter the format but fair-use remains an option.

"The Missing Link: The Lack of Citations and Copyright Notations in Multimedia Presentations", Stephanie Hoffman. Tech Trends. Washington:May2010. Vol. 54, Iss. 3, p. 38-44. The author examines the noticeable lack of Citations in Multimedia Presentations. She gives suggestions for teachers and students regarding the best way to cite copyright references for multimedia presentations. She expounds on the necessity of not letting students get away with no minimum citations just because they are using multimedia. This article is an excellent resource for middle and high school teachers.

"The effects of consumers' ethical beliefs on copying behaviour", Tracy A. Suter, Steven W. Kapp, David M. Hardesty. //Journal of Consumer Policy//. Dordrecht: June 2006. Vol. 29, Iss. 2, p. 190-202. This article examines research into the attitudes and beliefs of consumers regarding Internet downloads and copyright. It takes a look at what people know and believe. It may help in understanding misconceptions about the ethics of using other people's intellectual property.

=Books =

Hudson, David L., //Protecting Ideas.// Philadelphia, PA:Chelsea House, 2006. This book in the Point/Counterpoint Series offers a current look for high school age students examining the effects of legislation on copyright, fair use, and intellectual property. It includes an extensive list of resources including websites for additional information.

//Intellectual Property Rights.// Sylvia Engdahl, Editor. Farmington Hills, MI:Greenhaven Press, 2010. Part of the Issues on Trial Series, this book looks at specific cases and includes 19 cases related to intellectual property rights. Designed for young adults it offers another look at the extensive volume of information available regarding intellectual property rights.

Intellectual Property Chapter​ This chapter on Intellectual Property comes from an online course called Managing Digital Enterprise by Michael Rappa of North Carolina State University. There are many additional links to articles attached to this chapter. If you have great interest in Intellectual Property issues, this link will give a plethora of experts of articles. Dr. Rappa is a world-renowned researcher and the creator of the Managing Digital Enterprise online course. He has been recognized for his work in online education. ​ ​

=Websites = World Intellectual Property Organization offers this free pdf publication that explains the concept of intellectual property and the importance of protecting it around the world. The colorful pamphlet outlines intellectual property, copyright, patent, and trademark in simple, straightforward language. It offers one of the best comparisons that I've seen without forcing too much legal jargon on the reader.

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This YouTube video produced by the Media Education Lab of Temple University expresses with a catchy tune the notion that copyright is not just for the owners but for the people and those who create their own intellectual property. Be careful because the beat will stick with you long after the video ends.

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Creative Commons has developed as a non-profit organization that allows people to store, share and use the work of other's while promoting and following intellectual property and copyright rules. Free licenses are given to creators and as the creator, you choose how much others may access your work. You allow privileges for sharing, remixing, using commercially, etc.

 Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a non-profit organization that works to defend "consumers and the general public" in terms of their intellectual property and digital rights. The website has some excellent informatin on intellectual property and a curriculum for educators to use with students. While you might not take everything at face value, it is a good additional resource.