Assignment task:
Subject: Intellectual Property (Food Technology)
Q1. You're working on a paper that contains a complex topic, but you're having trouble putting it into words exactly how it works. Another recent study has an excellent explanation. Is it OK to use this explanation verbatim in your work without referencing the other publication? (Explain further your answer.) PLEASE STATE SOME LAWS THAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR EXPLANATION.
Q2. Let's say you paraphrase someone's original work rather than copying it word for word. Is it okay to use someone else's notion, idea, or explanation of an idea in your own words? (Explain further your answer.) PLEASE STATE SOME LAWS THAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR EXPLANATION.
Q3. You're a university researcher studying the effects of a new shingles vaccination. Your father works at a pharmaceutical firm, namely one of the top vaccine manufacturers. Is this acceptable? (Explain further your answer.) PLEASE STATE SOME LAWS THAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR EXPLANATION.
Q4. What situation might be considered a conflict of interest? A researcher who (select all that apply and explain your answer):
a) Owns stock of the pharmaceutical company commissioning the research work.
b) Is also a consultant to the company commissioning the research work.
c) Is asked to review a manuscript submitted by a colleague.
d) All of the above.