Intellectual Property

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Table of Contents


Abstract…………………………………………………….3

Outline……………………………………………………..4

Introduction………………………………………………...5

Term Paper…………………………………………………7

Copyrights…………………………………………...7

What are These Rights
Why Copyrights
History of Copyrights
Ownership of Copyright
Registration of Copyright
Theft of Copyright
Sony Corporation of America v. Universal Studios
Internet Piracy

Patents………………………………………………13

Why Patents
Patents Duties And Rights
History of Patents
Ownership of Patents
Registration of Patents
Criteria for Registering a Patent
Switzer v. Marzall

Trademarks…………………………………………18

Trademark Rights
Why Trademarks
Ownership of Trademarks
Registration of a Trademark
Criteria For Registering a Trademark
Walt Disney v. GoTo.com

Conclusion………………………………………………..22

References………………………………………………...23


Abstract

This paper shall discuss the three basic types of intellectual property in details. These three types are Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks. For each type, it shall investigate its meaning, its significance, history, and all legal aspects and rights associated with it. Also, for each type, a case study is discussed for the purpose of illustration.
Outline

1. Copyrights
· What are These Rights
· Why Copyrights
· History of Copyrights
· Ownership of Copyright
· Registration of Copyright
· Theft of Copyright
· Sony Corporation of America v. Universal Studios
· Internet Piracy

2. Patents
· Why Patents
· Patents Duties And Rights
· Hi...