Media and Information Literacy Overview

The ability to effectively find, access, use, and create information; engage with other users and content in a positive, critical, and ethical manner; and navigate the online environment safely and responsibly, understanding one's rights.

The exclusive legal right granted to creators of original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, and certain other intellectual works. This gives the creator the right to control how their work is used and shared.

The legal use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the copyright holder, as long as it's for certain limited purposes, such as education, research, criticism, or commentary.

The act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own without proper attribution, which can be considered a form of theft or academic dishonesty.

Online content that expresses hatred, discrimination, or hostility towards a particular group or individual based on their race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

Content that is created to deceive or mislead others, often for financial gain or to spread misinformation.

When someone is unable to control their use of the internet, often leading to neglect of other responsibilities and personal relationships.

When someone is using the internet excessively, leading to unhealthy levels of engagement and potentially negative consequences.

Provides the patent owner exclusive rights to an invention, allowing them to choose how others can use it.

A distinctive sign used by a company to differentiate its products or services from others.

The ornamental or aesthetic features of a product, encompassing its shape, surface, patterns, and colors.

The act of violating someone's intellectual property rights.

The organization that promotes the protection of intellectual property worldwide.

Indicates that a trademark is in the process of registration.

Indicates that a trademark has been granted registration.

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce.

Industrial Property encompasses inventions, trademarks, industrial designs, and geographical indications, protecting unique products and brands.

Copyright covers literary works like books, music, and films, protecting the expression of ideas, not the ideas themselves.

The Intellectual Property Code (RA 8293) and the Cybercrime Prevention Act (RA 10175) are the Philippine laws protecting intellectual property rights.

Patents protect inventions, granting exclusive rights to use, sell, or make the invention for a certain period.

Trademarks protect brands and logos, distinguishing products or services from competitors.

Industrial Designs safeguard the aesthetic features of products, protecting their visual appearance.

Geographical Indications protect products linked to a specific geographical location, indicating their quality or characteristics.

A license lets the creator share and use their work. It simplifies the process for both the creator and the public.

Using someone's work without proper credit, even if it's unintentional.

Reusing your own work without proper attribution.

Using so much of someone else's work that it becomes the majority of your work.

Misrepresenting information from a source.

It is NOT plagiarism when... you use someone else's work with proper citation.

It is NOT plagiarism when... you develop your own unique ideas, even if they are influenced by others.

A right that protects only the appearance or aesthetic features of a product, like its design and visual elements. Unlike a patent, it doesn't protect the technical aspects.

Signs that identify products with specific qualities or characteristics tied to their origin. Usually, they include the geographic name of the location.

The legal framework that protects intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. It encourages innovation and creativity by safeguarding the owner's exclusive rights.

The owner's ability to control access and prevent unauthorized use of their copyrighted work for commercial purposes. It ensures that the creator receives the benefits of their work.

Unauthorized use or copying of copyrighted material without the owner's permission, which violates their exclusive rights, leading to legal penalties.

Submitting work created by someone else as your own, without giving proper credit, even if you paid for it.

Using someone else's ideas or work but clearly acknowledging the source and giving them credit.

Presenting another person's unpublished work as your own, without their permission.

Changing someone else's words into your own words but still acknowledging the original author.

Creating something new by using someone else's work as inspiration, with proper attribution.