Copyright and intellectual property on the web
Intellectual property (or "IP") is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect, and primarily encompasses copyrights, patents, and trademarks. It also includes other types of rights, such as trade secrets, publicity rights, moral rights, and rights against unfair competition. [2]
Copyright is a legal right created by the law of a country that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights for its use and distribution. This is usually only for a limited time. The exclusive rights are not absolute but limited by limitations and exceptions to copyright law, including fair use. A major limitation on copyright is that copyright protects only the original expression of ideas, and not the underlying ideas themselves.[3]
Creative commons[edit]
Creative Commons helps you legally share your knowledge and creativity to build a more equitable, accessible, and innovative world. We unlock the full potential of the internet to drive a new era of development, growth and productivity.[4]
Do you understand this?[edit]
From the IB: Students should investigate sites such as TurnItIn and Creative Commons.
Standards[edit]
These standards are used from the IB Computer Science Subject Guide[5]
- Discuss the management of issues such as copyright and intellectual property on the web.
References[edit]
- ↑ http://www.flaticon.com/
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright
- ↑ https://creativecommons.org/about/
- ↑ IB Diploma Programme Computer science guide (first examinations 2014). Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom: International Baccalaureate Organization. January 2012.