3. Write a sentence or two about this in the I have questions... Intellectual Property discussion.

 

1. Before you start the reading and the assignments, take a few minutes to think about what you already know about the topic - Intellectual Property. What don't you know? What questions do you have?

Intellectual Property (IP) is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. Intellectual property encompasses two types of rights: industrial property rights (trademarks, patents, designations of origin, industrial designs and models) and copyright.

Intellectual Property rights - what they are, who has them, and what can be protected. With computers and particularly with web technology, there has been a significant increase in attention to intellectual property. Because of the ease of access to information and the ability to duplicate and store vast amounts of data, more people have concerns about their rights to it.

Instructors are very concerned about students doing original research and writing for the assignments they submit. Of course you want to get a good grade, but learning something will be more important to you in the long term.

Learning outcomes

understand concepts of plagiarism

develop an understanding of the issues through discussion participation

support discussion points based on reading and research


Keywords

intellectual property, copyright, DMCA, patent, Fair Use, sharing, piracy, open source, free, Creative Commons, intellectual philanthropy

Study notes

What is intellectual property? 

Do you have any? 

What about your solutions to homework assignments? 

Essays for other courses?

Do you respect other people's copyrights? 

Have you copied music or videos? 

Software? 

Is that ok?

Do you understand the "fair-use" doctrine and when it applies?

How big a problem is software piracy? 

In the US? 

Elsewhere in the world? 

Is piracy a disincentive for software developers?

 What can be done about piracy?

Is Open Source the way of the future? 

Can this software development model survive? 

Or will people spoil the idea of sharing for their personal gain?

•  Write a sentence or two about this in the I have questions... Intellectual Property discussion.

Base on my understanding intellectually property can be refer as idea and creation of human talent. For example, who created or written music has the owner right, copy right which is protected by the law. Same as computer accessory or product also protect by trademark. In other words, as for the student the idea or creation of the student should not copy or plagiarize from someone's idea or creation. 

I’ve read about cases where China has been accused of violating U.S. copyrights by duplicating products and trading them globally. How does the U.S. handle these kinds of intellectual property infringements, especially at an international level? 

From chat GPT response 

China has been accused of violating U.S. intellectual property rights across several industries, particularly in technology, where the U.S. claims that Chinese companies have duplicated or infringed upon copyrighted products and patents. Some of the key areas include:

Semiconductors and Chip Technology: Chinese companies have been accused of copying U.S. semiconductor designs and manufacturing processes, which are critical components in electronics like computers, smartphones, and military systems.

Software and Operating Systems: There have been widespread concerns over the use of pirated software, including operating systems and productivity tools developed by U.S. companies, such as Microsoft. These pirated copies are often distributed without proper licensing, which violates copyright laws.

Telecommunications: Companies like Huawei have been scrutinized for allegedly copying U.S. intellectual property related to telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G technology.

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals: China has been accused of duplicating patents and technologies in the biopharmaceutical sector, particularly related to medical devices, diagnostic tools, and pharmaceuticals.

Electric Vehicles (EVs): Some Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have been accused of copying designs and technology from U.S. EV companies like Tesla.

Consumer Electronics: Various consumer gadgets and products such as smartphones, drones, and laptops have faced claims of patent or design infringement by Chinese manufacturers. For example, the design and functionality of high-end tech products, including Apple's devices, have been allegedly copied and sold under different branding in China and globally.

The U.S. has responded to these issues through diplomatic channels, trade agreements, tariffs, and by filing complaints with the World Trade Organization (WTO). It has also passed legislation like the "China Intellectual Property Theft Bill" to target companies involved in such violations. Additionally, U.S. companies and government agencies have increased their efforts to strengthen cybersecurity and patent protections.