Theories of IPR and Nature of Intellectual Property

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According to the lecture, what is the nature of intellectual property?

It is non-exhaustible and non-durable

It is intangible and cannot be touched (correct)

It is tangible and physical in nature

It is limited in duration and temporal in nature

Which theory about intellectual property focuses on the greater good of society?

Personhood theory

Utilitarian theory (correct)

Lockean natural theory

Reward theory

What concept does utilitarianism imply in the context of intellectual property?

Minimal rights for the creator

Happiness for the society (correct)

Greatest good for the creator

Maximum exclusivity for the creator

Who played a significant role in the development of copyright law in the United States?

Jeremy Bentham Signup and view all the answers

What kind of rights do non-utilitarian theories about intellectual property focus on?

Rights of the creator Signup and view all the answers

How does society benefit from technological innovation and creations according to utilitarian theory?

By promoting advancement and progress Signup and view all the answers

Which theory advocates for the strong enforcement of intellectual property rights to maximize incentives for creation and innovation?

Utilitarian theory Signup and view all the answers

According to John Locke, the right to private property is based on:

Inalienable natural rights Signup and view all the answers

In the context of intellectual property, the welfare of the public is a significant consideration for:

Utilitarian theory Signup and view all the answers

Who restored the medieval concept of natural law and emphasized the individual's inalienable natural rights, including the right to private property?

John Locke Signup and view all the answers

The theory that claims governments should assign strong intellectual property rights to maximize social goods aligns with:

Utilitarian theory Signup and view all the answers

According to the Congressional Committee reporting on the 1909 Copyright Act, what is the basis for enacting copyright legislation?

Welfare of the public Signup and view all the answers

Which theory justifies government by majority and emphasizes the duty to preserve individual rights entrusted by individuals?

Social Contract theory Signup and view all the answers

'State of nature' as described by John Locke was characterized by:

'Of peace, goodwill, mutual assistance and preservation' Signup and view all the answers

'Property as a natural right' plays an essential role in the portrayal of the state of nature according to:

'Lockean theory' Signup and view all the answers

'Maximizing the incentive to create, innovate, and discover' is associated with which intellectual property theory?

'Utilitarian theory' Signup and view all the answers

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According to the lecture, what is the nature of intellectual property?

Which theory about intellectual property focuses on the greater good of society?

What concept does utilitarianism imply in the context of intellectual property?

Who played a significant role in the development of copyright law in the United States?

What kind of rights do non-utilitarian theories about intellectual property focus on?

How does society benefit from technological innovation and creations according to utilitarian theory?

Which theory advocates for the strong enforcement of intellectual property rights to maximize incentives for creation and innovation?

According to John Locke, the right to private property is based on:

In the context of intellectual property, the welfare of the public is a significant consideration for:

Who restored the medieval concept of natural law and emphasized the individual's inalienable natural rights, including the right to private property?

The theory that claims governments should assign strong intellectual property rights to maximize social goods aligns with:

According to the Congressional Committee reporting on the 1909 Copyright Act, what is the basis for enacting copyright legislation?

Which theory justifies government by majority and emphasizes the duty to preserve individual rights entrusted by individuals?

'State of nature' as described by John Locke was characterized by:

'Property as a natural right' plays an essential role in the portrayal of the state of nature according to:

'Maximizing the incentive to create, innovate, and discover' is associated with which intellectual property theory?

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