Introduction: Creators, Consumers, and Transformers
Significance of IP for Information Professionals
Copyright and Ethical Issues
Trademarks and Ethical Issues
Patents and Ethical Issues
Trade Secrets and <strike>Right Permission to Repair
Review Questions
Name and briefly describe the four types of intellectual property covered under US law, noting their differences. How are disputes raised and resolved in relation to each?
What is an “orphan work” and what difficulties can orphan status create in navigating decisions involving copyright? How can information professionals balance the risk in digitizing content for which copyright is uncertain with the responsibility of preserving and providing access to information?
How might the practices of patent trolls be harmful?
To deepen your understanding of the materials discussed in this chapter, be sure to spend some time reviewing the Questions for Reflection, Exploration, Action, Discussion (READ) on page 227.
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