Ethics and Intellectual Property
Assignment Choice #1: Ethics and Intellectual Property
Discuss a current ethical issue in the business world that arises out of intellectual property. Research and discuss at least one case to illustrate the ethical issue. Some questions to consider include:
- Why is it important to protect intellectual property?
- How can intellectual property be protected?
- Do intellectual protections ever go “too far”?
- What is the proper balance between content producers and the public good?
Your well-written paper should be 3-4 pages in length, not including the title or references pages. Include a minimum of two scholarly sources beyond the textbook. Review the grading rubric, which can be accessed from the Course Information page, and make sure to follow the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements. Please be sure to reach out to your instructor early in the week if you have any questions about the assignment.
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Ethics in the society do not allow someone else’s I innovation or idea to be stolen or copied by another due to lack of protection over the idea. The intellectual property is under protection by the government and the intellects can file for patents if it’s a business or a copyright if its artistic work such as music…
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