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According to the lecture, what is the nature of intellectual property?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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:
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:
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?
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:
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?
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?
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:
'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:
'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?
'Maximizing the incentive to create, innovate, and discover' is associated with which intellectual property theory?