MIL Lesson 8: Intellectual Property

**MIL Lesson 8: Intellectual Property** **Objectives:** 1. Explain intellectual properties 2. Recognize the different types of intellectual property 3. Discuss current issues related to intellectual property **Group Activity** Instruction: Research, analyze, and prepare a short presentation...

**MIL Lesson 8: Intellectual Property** **Objectives:** 1. Explain intellectual properties 2. Recognize the different types of intellectual property 3. Discuss current issues related to intellectual property **Group Activity** Instruction: Research, analyze, and prepare a short presentation/report. **Topics** Group 1: Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP): Definition, Importance, and History. Group 2: Types of IP: Patents -- What is a patent, how is it granted, and examples. Group 3: Types of IP: Copyrights -- How copyrights protect creative works and examples. Group 4: Types of IP: Trademarks and Trade Secrets -- Differences, protections, and examples. Group 5: Current Issues in IP -- Digital piracy, IP infringement cases, and the impact of technology on IP. *Each group is given 30 minutes to research the topic using online resources, or reference materials.* *Group members should ensure their research covers the definition, purpose, examples, and any relevant studies or current issues related to their topic.* **Presentation:** Groups will have 5 minutes to present their findings to the class. Use visuals (e.g., diagrams/graphic organizers, or a brief PowerPoint presentation). After each group\'s presentation, the reporter can ask questions that will be answered by each representative in every group. They may also have the report recap through interactive activities such as interactive game or Q&A. **Definition of Terms** **Copyright**- a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. **Creative Commons**- is an American non-profit organization devoted to expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. **Fair Use** -the use of copyrighted material without a license only for certain purposes. **Infringement**- refers to the violation of a law or a right. **Industrial design** - constitutes the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article. **Intellectual Property**- refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names, and images used in commerce. **Patent**- is an exclusive right granted for an invention. **Plagiarism**- an act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization; the representation of that author\'s work as one\'s own, as by not crediting the original author. **Piracy**- the unauthorized reproduction or use of a copyrighted book, recording, television program, patented invention, trademarked product, etc. **Trademark** -is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. *World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defined Intellectual property as creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names, and images used in commerce. These creations were protected by law for inventors to be recognized and provided with financial benefits.* *In the Philippines, to ensure the protection of one's work/invention, Republic Act 8293 also known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines was created to combat illegal use and owning of original work without legal permission. This law covers the following types of intellectual property: copyright, patent, trademark, industrial design, and geographical origin.* -- -- -- -- Furthermore, another concern raised on the violation of Intellectual Property is Plagiarism. Auraria Library (2020), defines Plagiarism as "one form of academic dishonesty. It is claiming, or appearing to claim, another's work as your own by not acknowledging it." Plagiarism is classified into types: sources cited and sources not cited. +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | 2\. "The Misinformer" | The writer provides inaccurate | | | information regarding the | | | sources, making it impossible to | | | find them. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | 3\. "The Too-Perfect Paraphrase" | The writer properly cites a | | | source, but neglects to put in | | | quotation marks on text that has | | | been copied word-for-word, or | | | close to it | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | 4\. "The Resourceful Citer" | The writer properly cites all | | | sources, paraphrasing and using | | | quotations | | | | | | appropriately. The catch? The | | | paper contains almost no original | | | work! | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | 5\. "The Perfect Crime" | The writer properly quotes and | | | cites sources in some places, but | | | goes on to paraphrase other | | | arguments from those sources | | | without citation. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ In an article titled "What is Plagiarism?" by p.org published on May 2017, the following activities are considered plagiarism. +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Copying media (especially images) from other websites to paste | | them into your own papers or websites. | +=======================================================================+ | - Making a video using footage from others' videos or using | | copyrighted music as part of the soundtrack. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Performing another person's copyrighted music (i.e., playing a | | cover). | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Composing a piece of music that borrows heavily from another | | composition. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ "Certainly, these media pose situations in which it can be challenging to determine whether or not the copyrights of a work are being violated. For example: -- -- "The legality of these situations, and others, would be dependent upon the intent and context within which they are produced. The two safest approaches to take them in regards to these situations is: 1. Avoid them altogether or 2. confirm the work's usage permissions and cite them properly." (p.org, 2017). Violation of intellectual property law is called **Infringement** and is punishable by law. Another common problem associated with the violation of Intellectual property is **Piracy**. It refers to the unauthorized use, copying, reproduction or distribution of products that have *IP* rights protection. It may include stealing, transmitting, selling, and copying without the express consent and/or written approval. It may also involve not paying royalties to the rights owned. To protect oneself from violating the use of copyrighted works, **Fair use** and **Creative commons** were introduced. The following information tackles the possibilities of using copyrighted works in accordance with the law. +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | material without a license only | | | for certain purposes. These | | | include: Commentary, Criticism, | | | Reporting, Research and Teaching. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | - - - | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | devoted to expanding the range of | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+  Highlight connections between the different types of IP and emphasize the importance of understanding current IP issues. **Wrap-Up:** Summarize the key points of each type of IP and current issues discussed. Assign a reflection activity where students write about how intellectual property impacts their lives, such as the media they consume or the creative work they produce. **Evaluation:** Group presentations will be assessed based on their accuracy, clarity, depth of research, and how well they engage the class during the discussion.