ITN 267 Assignment 9

  

1. Why do we need Intellectual Property Law?

2. Compare and contrast patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets in detail.

3. How do you protect inventions internationally? Copyrights internationally?

4. What is a patent troll?

5. Explain a strong versus weak trademark.

6. Summarize the ACPA.

7. Define fair use. How does the concept of fair use affect owners rights?

8. Describe the highlights of the DCMA and its provisions.

9. Explain why Napster was not able to hide behind the DCMA.

10. What are the implications (financial, business, legal) of online music sharing services?