Hmmm, a definition for intellectual property... well I have never heard of this so let me take the words and try to figure something out. I would have to say it has something to do with the workings of the mind and it those workings belonging to the person who "owns" the brain.
According to wikipedia: Intellectual property (IP) is a term referring to a number of distinct types of creations of the mind for which a set of exclusive rights are recognized under the corresponding fields of law. Under intellectual property law, owners are granted certain exclusive rights to a variety of intangible assets, such as musical, literary, and artistic works; discoveries and inventions; and words, phrases, symbols, and designs. (1)
So it sounds to me that in every day life when I say something that isn't recognized by the English language, this might be intellectual property. Also, I think this blog that you are reading is my intellectual property.
The concept of intellectual property would be no longer "owned" if things were to be manipulated or shared. This would say that the creator of the IP would never get credit and anyone could change what was created and make it something else completely. (I'm not too sure I understand that last question that I am supposed to be answering here)
(1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property
About Me
- To Be Well-Diversified
- I'm 31 years old and have been married for 2 1/2 years. I was born in MN but call NJ home since I spent most of my life there. I like to think that I am a diversified individual but I'm thinking this blog may change some of my views.
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post on intellectual property. You are absolutely correct--your blog is your intellectual property. If someone wants to use anything that you said from your blog they have to give you credit for what you have said. If someone wants to use anything that you said from your blog in order to generate income, not only must they credit you, but they also must ask your permission.
While a manipulation of intellectual property would be credited to the manipulator, the manipulator must give credit (or seek permission from) the originator of the work. Creative Commons licensing makes this a lot easier than traditional copyright.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
Professor Wexelbaum