My definition of intellectual property is a work or invention that is from someone's creativity and which they created and have the rights for.
The expert definition that I found was according to WIPO.Com, "Itellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce." Also owners are granted exclusive rights.
Examples that I found in everyday life are:
Books, research documents, original artist paintings, etc.
Business logos, business name, business slogan and even business colors
Inventions
Recipes, business methods, marketing strategies, etc.
Intellectual Property changes when it is shared because it may not be shared using the author's credit which means that no one knows who wrote, drew, or thought of that idea. The person that was the creator made not get paid for his or her ideas or a website like the website we looked at in class may try to get money using someone's creation, when really they have nothing to do with donating money for a cause or giving money to that person.
Hi Kaitlin,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post on intellectual property. It is true--the Native American art and legends website that we looked at in class is a serious violation of intellectual property rights! It seems ironic that a website devoted to promoting Native American art would not give credit to the artists! It sends shivers up my spine...
Sincerely,
Professor Wexelbaum