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Intellectual Property

What Is Intellectual Property?

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

The most common types are copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. As a student, you must respect others' intellectual propoerty. You cannot represent others' works as your own. What you find on the Internet is the IP of someone else.

Legal & Ethical Considerations...

Intellectual Property may be:

  •  published or unpublished
  •  online or print

Always Maintain Academic Integrity and Academic Honesty...

  • In research efforts
  • In writing/reporting
  • In class work

 

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Learn More About Intellectual Property and Copyright

The rules and laws surrending, Intellectual Property, and Copyright can get confusing.  The Copyright LibGuide has additional information to help you with this topic.

Copyright LibGuide