Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for articles on the Copyright Alert System. Be prepared to discuss.
Research the Internet or the Strayer Library for articles on global intellectual property rights litigation. Next, find at least one case involving copyrights and at least one case concerning patents. Be prepared to discuss
Discussion 1:"Copyright Issues" Please respond to the following:
From the first e-Activity, determine whether or not the Copyright Alert System will be effective. Explain your rationale.
Determine whether or not existing "fair use" exceptions strike an appropriate balance between creators and users of the material. Provide two specific examples to support your response.
Discussion 2:"Global Intellectual Property Rights" Please respond to the following:
From the second e-Activity, argue for or against the basic arguments behind the global intellectual property right cases that you found. Next, determine whether the courts made the correct decisions. Support your response.
Determine the key legal and ethical issues surrounding the ability of pharmaceutical companies to patent and exploit plant-derived substances, and suggest at least one way in which a company might provide compensation besides direct / individual payments.