Identify concepts related to copyright, public domain, copy protection, intellectual property, and licensing agreements.
Identification should include, but not be limited to, software, media (e.g., music, pictures), and logo requirements. Identification should also include
- a list of terms
- examples of each concept
- laws covering the protection of published information
- legal and ethical issues arising from the infringement of copyright laws and licensing agreements.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Is it true that it isn’t considered stealing if the person didn’t know it was pirated software? Explain.
- Is it true that all pictures on the Internet are free to use? Explain.
- What are some examples of intellectual property?
- What are consequences one might expect from a violation of copyright law?
- What are two examples of the importance of copyright laws? Licensing agreements? Intellectual property?
- What is pirated software?