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Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property and the Internet
Tracing the origins of the Internet, this program examines intellectual property issues related to trademarks and domain names. It discusses copyrights, derivative works, fair use, and the public domain. It also looks at social media and copyright issues and considers laws and acts relating to intellectual property and the Internet, such as DMCA and OCILLA.
Understanding Intellectual Property
In this film, learn about intellectual property law and contracts from lawyer Angela Perry. She explains intellectual property ownership, why it can be unclear whether an employee or a business owns ideas, and how to clarify these boundaries in employment contracts. She explains the ownership and transfer of intellectual property, and distinguishes IP, copyright and trademarks. She differentiates and explains confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements. She explains how a company can value IP as an asset. She explains the difference between ownership of domain names and business names.
What Is Intellectual Property?
As this excellent site from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) so succinctly explains, intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names, and images used in commerce. Types of IP include Copyright, Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographical Indications. As a whole, the WIPO website is broadly informative and readers will find a number of excellent Publications. For example, the freely downloadable PDF "What is IP?" contains an introduction and pithy chapters on the subjects of patents, trademarks, industrial design, and geographical indications, as well as a chapter dedicated to copyright and related rights. For a more comprehensive treatment, readers will also find the freely downloadable "WIPO Intellectual Property Handbook."
