Compared to older times, property today also means intellectual property. Originating from the physical thing, it now extends to ideas and creations of individuals. This is intangible property.
In 1624 the King (don't know which King) granted monopoly without limitation. This guaranteed that there would be no competition, and monopoly holders would be protected by the King. (no time limits, or until they die)
Queen Anne established the first copyright in 1710 which guaranteed monopoly for 14 years - at least this is where copyright is regarded to origin from.
Bern Convention established first publishers copyright in 1886 granting monopoly for 50 years after the author has died. On demand of Disney the monopoly has been extended to 70 years after death of the author. The copyright on Mickey Mouse will extinguish in 2036, as Walt Disney as the creator of Mickey Mouse died in 1966.
As soon as you go online, you start copying. Eg. your browser loads copies of Websites onto your computer.
Intellectual property are
Copyright
Patents
Trademarks
Protect creativity - protect the expression of ideas.
'If people had understood how patents would be granted when most of today's ideas were invented, and had taken out patents, the industry would be at a complete standstilltoday.'
- Bill Gates -
Do's and dont's in copyright:
Anything with expired copyright is public domain - free to use by anyone
Fair use means that you are allowed a certain amount of usage (the core question is: What effect does the use have on the value of the original?)
Alternatives:
Creative commons (CC) is a not for profit organisation allowing for circumventing copyright. Some rights reserved. The aim is to work together. Share for the purpose of remix and reuse.
Crative commons licenses Attribution
Attributon Share alike
Attribution No Derivates
Attribution non-commercial
Attribution non-commercial share alike
Attribution non-commercial non Derivcatives
Other alternative: Open Source, Free Software
Also see www.slideshare.com
See www.prezi.com
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