Impacts Of Technology Flashcards
Define Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property (IP) refers to the creations of the mind that are new and original
What does Copyright Protect?
Music, Movies, games, Art, Written work
What does Trademark protect?
Company Branding
(Logos, slogans)
What does Patent protect?
Blueprints and Designs of products
What does Registered Designs Protect?
The physical shape/form of a product (eg – apple iphone)
Explain what the Copyright Act is?
The Copyright Act (Australia) provides automatic copyright protection to creators of works.
What year was the Copyright Act established?
1968
True Or False: Copyright is automatic e.g. record a song & it is automictically recorded under copyright?
True
If you wish to use copyright work you must?
Obtain the permission of the author/copyright holder
How long does Copyright last?
The copyright lasts/becomes free 70 years after the death of the copyright holder
After the copyright finishes/becomes free what does it become?
It becomes free & enters the public domain for free use
Explain what a Trademark is?
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or combination that helps consumers identify a particular product
What is TM Trademark?
Non-registered Trademark
What is R Trademark?
Registered Trademark
True Or False: You need a Registered Trademark for your work to be protected?
False
Where can you apply to register your trademark?
Australian Government (IP Australia)
What is a Patent & what it is designed to do?
A patent is a right granted to an inventor that permits them to exclude others from making, selling or using the invention for a period of time. The patent system is designed to encourage inventions that are unique and useful to society
How much does a Patent usually cost?
$3000-$30,000
List all exceptions that fall under Fair Dealings?
- For review or criticism
- News reporting
- For research or study
- Parody / Satire
- Judicial proceedings
What is Fair Dealings?
It means that works can be copied and used, but only under certain conditions
List & describe the situations in which you can use Private Use?
- To record a broadcast to view at a later time for private use (watch at a more convenient time)
- To copy a sound recording for private use (copy an mp3 onto a media player)
- To copy a magazine or newspaper article for private use.
Explain what Moral Rights?
Moral Rights protect the relationship between a creator and their work (even if the creator no longer owns the work)
List & describe 3 types of moral rights?
Right of attribution
- The right to be clearly labeled as the author. You must attribute (give credit to) the creator.
- Right against false attribution
You must not say a person is a creator of a work when they’re not. - Right of integrity
You must not do something with a work (such as change or add to it) that would have a negative impact on the creator’s honour/reputation
What is Digital Citizenship?
Digital Citizenship is all about using digital devices and the Internet responsibly
What is a Virtual Community?
A virtual community is a community of people sharing common interests, ideas, and feelings over the Internet and digital devices
List all Virtual Communities?
- Online Chat Rooms
- Virtual Worlds
- Message Boards
- Social Networks
What is a Chat Room?
Chat rooms enable text-based communication between multiple people in real-time
Give an example of a chat room?
Discord
What is a a Virtual World?
Virtual worlds are a highly interactive type of virtual community it is similar to a computer game, however there is no objective for the players
What is a example of Virtual World?
Second Life
What is a Message Room?
An online message board is a forum where people can discuss thoughts or ideas on various topics or simply express an idea message boards do not usually have instantaneous responses; users actively go to the website to check for responses
Give a modern example of a Message Room?
What is Social Networking?
They are either a website or application that focuses on creating and maintaining relationships
Give an example of Social Networking?
