BUS 241 UTD Patent Trademark and Copyright Intellectual Property Discussion Directions You are required to complete Parts A AND B and answer all the sub-q

BUS 241 UTD Patent Trademark and Copyright Intellectual Property Discussion Directions

You are required to complete Parts A AND B and answer all the sub-questions as well.

Part A–do parts (1) and (2).

1. Provide examples of a PATENT, TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT.

Post the example on the Discussion Board. You might find an example right in your home or office. Look around.

2. Give a brief summary of the facts and court’s holding in a recent case (no more than 5 years old) dealing with one of these subjects (patents, trademark and copyright) Do you agree with the court’s decision?

Part B

1. Post some current legal case or article or problem that is being confronted with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA). Answer as well:

Were there any objections to the Act’s passage?
What implications are there for trademarks, patents and copyrights with internet use.
Is there any protection for the patent ,trademark or copyright holder? If so, what were they?

2. Reply to at least two of your classmates (updating later)

Grading

This assignment is worth 25 points toward your course grade. You will receive full credit for posting your introduction as directed. Please see the grading rubric below.

Grading Criteria

Points

Discussion Forum Response

Addressed all requirements/answered all questions.
Wrote substantive postings of 1 or 2 paragraphs (6 – 8 sentences) for each.

10 points

Use of Terms and Ideas Learned

Used terms from chapter correctly where appropriate.
Used ideas from chapter correctly (with citation) to clarify, explain, or support an argument.

5 points

Contribution to Discussion

Replied in thoughtful, meaningful, and helpful ways.
Advanced the discussion whenever possible.

5 points

Response to posting of other students

Responses to posting of two students

5 points