Intellectual Property Overview

A legal right that protects the original creator of a work (like books, music, or software) from unauthorized use or copying.

The ability to use copyrighted material for limited purposes, such as education, research, criticism, or parody, without permission.

A legal right that gives the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, and sell their invention for a limited time.

The gap between people who have access to modern information and communication technologies and those who don't.

A legal term describing the rights creators have over their literary and artistic works, including books, music, films, and computer programs.

The difference in the level of skills possessed by individuals when it comes to using the internet.

Rights that grant the creator of a work the right to be recognized as the author, and to prevent any changes to their work that could damage their reputation

Refers to the socioeconomic differences among people and the impact on their ability to afford devices necessary to get online.

Rights that allow the creator of a work to make money from their work, such as through reproduction, distribution, or performance.

A tool to assess fair use claims, using the acronym PANE: Purpose, Amount, Nature, and Effect.

A form of intellectual property that identifies a product or service from a particular source and distinguishes it from others.

A type of intellectual property that protects brand names, logos, and other identifying symbols.

The impact of a particular use on the market for the original copyrighted work. The idea is to determine if the use would discourage people from purchasing the original work.

The ability of an individual to use available technology and access the internet effectively.

The act of copying and distributing copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder.