Intellectual Property Rights and Software Piracy ABIGAIL BARRIOS
Intellectual Property Rights and Software Piracy ABIGAIL BARRIOS ISAIAS CASTILLO ANA VARGAS
What is Intellectual Property Rights & Software Piracy? � A legal concept which refers to creations of the mind for which exclusive rights are recognized. � Common types of intellectual property rights include patents, copyright, industrial design rights, trademarks, trade dress, and in some jurisdictions trade secrets. � Software Piracy is the illegal copying of software programs.
Pros � It’s affordable/ free! � Spend less money on movies. � People with disadvantages are able to use high end software. � Have the same experience as people who paid for the software.
Cons � The company loses money = company not being able to improve the software because of insufficient funds. � Individuals or competitive companies can steal ideas. � Not giving credit to the original producers. � Won’t help create or support jobs. � Software piracy is illegal. (Fines up to $93, 500 and /or up to five years imprisonment for individuals. Fines are up to $467, 500 and/or up to five years imprisonment for companies. )
The Importance of IPR/ Software Piracy & Things that Surprised Us � To ensure people are purchasing safe, guaranteed products. � Products are authentic, high- quality, and protected.
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Bibliography � Intellectual Property Licensing: Forms and Analysis, by Richard Raysman, Edward A. Pisacreta and Kenneth A. Adler. Law Journal Press, 1998– 2008. � U. S. Chambers of Commerce. (2009, December 28) Why are intellectual property rights important? Global intellectual property center. Retrieved Dec 28 2009, from http: //www. theglobalipcenter. com
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