Patent Wars

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What are the potential reasons why WiTech's patent may be invalid?

The patent may be invalid due to undisclosed information and incomplete work.

Explain the relationship between ethics and societal virtues.

Ethics promote justice, honesty, and fairness in society, which in turn lead to mutual trust and supportive bonding.

What ethical considerations should be taken into account regarding WiTech's patent and behavior?

Ethical issues surrounding the patent's issuance and WiTech's behaviour must be considered. Deontological ethics emphasises moral obligation to follow rules and respect rights. Consequentialism focuses on the outcomes of actions.

What is the potential risk of amassing large sums of money?

Amassing large sums of money can lead to egotism and imbalance in society. Signup and view all the answers

What should WiTech prioritize in this situation, and why?

WiTech should prioritize fair and transparent innovation and competition. Legal action may be considered unethical in this case, and WiTech's decision to sue may harm their reputation and the small company's business. Internal ethical lapses should be corrected. Signup and view all the answers

What are the ethical implications of seeking patents using unethical means?

Seeking patents using unethical means can deprive the public of real technology and engage ethical issues regarding intellectual property rights. Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

WiTech owns the patent for a technology in Canada and the US.
The patent may be invalid due to undisclosed information and incomplete work.
WiTech may lack legal standing to sue a small company for patent infringement.
Ethical issues surrounding the patent's issuance and WiTech's behaviour must be considered.
Deontological ethics emphasises moral obligation to follow rules and respect rights.
Consequentialism focuses on the outcomes of actions.
WiTech's decision to sue may harm their reputation and the small company's business.
WiTech should prioritize fair and transparent innovation and competition.
Legal action may be considered unethical in this case.
Internal ethical lapses should be corrected.