topic 4 ethics

Question 1

what is the merriam webster online dictionary say plagerism is?

Answer 1

to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own

to use (another’s production) without crediting the source

to commit literary theft

to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source

Question 2

what are 6 ways of plagerism?

Answer 2

turning in someone else’s work as your own

copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit

failing to put a quotation in quotation marks

giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation

changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit

copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not (see our section on “fair use” rules)

Question 3

how can most cases of plagerism be avoided?

Answer 3

Most cases of plagiarism can be avoided, however, by citing sources. Simply acknowledging that certain material has been borrowed and providing your audience with the information necessary to find that source is usually enough to prevent plagiarism

Question 4

is it copyright to use images, videos or music?

Answer 4

Using an image, video or piece of music in a work you have produced without receiving proper permission or providing appropriate citation is plagiarism.

Question 5

what is the legality of copyright in situations dependent on?

Answer 5

The legality of these situations, and others, would be dependent upon the intent and context within which they are produced.

Question 6

what is the safest way to prevent copyright in media ?

Answer 6

the two safest approaches to take in regards to these situations is: 1) Avoid them altogether or 2) Confirm the works’ usage permissions and cite them properly.

Question 7

how can you prevent plagerism when planning your paper?

Answer 7

consult the instructor if you cannot find the answers online. you can also check the guidelines for citing sources properly. if you know you are going to use other sources of information, you need to plan how you are going to include them. you need a balance between your own ideas and the ideas of others. take effective notes which are organised and have sources will be useful. different colour pens for when ideas are your own and when ideas are others

Question 8

how can you prevent plagerism when writing your paper?

Answer 8

when in doubt, cite your sources. you need to make it clear who said what so there needs to be no ambigueity in your phrasing which could disguise the real source of an idea. you need to know how to paraphrase .

Question 9

how do you properly paraphrase?

Answer 9

You must change both the words and the sentence structure of the original, without changing the content. Also, you should keep in mind that paraphrased passages still require citation because the ideas came from another source, even though you are putting them in your own words.

Question 10

how does citation stregthen your arguement?

Answer 10

showing that you are not just copying other ideas but are processing and adding to them,

lending outside support to the ideas that are completely yours, and

highlighting the originality of your ideas by making clear distinctions between them and ideas you have gotten elsewhere

Question 11

how long does it take to register a trade mark?

Answer 11

4 months

Question 12

how long does it take to register a design?

Answer 12

3 weeks

Question 13

how long does it take to copyright your work?

Answer 13

instantaneous

Question 14

how long does it take to patent an invention?

Answer 14

around 5 years

Question 15

what does copyright do?

Answer 15

Copyright protects your work and stops others from using it without your permission.

Question 16

how does copyright protect your work

Answer 16

copying your work
distributing copies of it, whether free of charge or for sale
renting or lending copies of your work
performing, showing or playing your work in public
making an adaptation of your work
putting it on the internet

Question 17

how long does copyright last for in most countries?

Answer 17

it lasts for a mininum of life+ 50 years for most types of written, dramatic and artistic works and at least 25 years for photographs

Question 18

is copyright protected overseas

Answer 18

Your work could be protected by copyright in other countries through international agreements, for example the Berne Convention.

Question 19

how long is the shape and configuration protected on an unregistered design?

Answer 19

in the uk the shape and configuration of 3 dimensional obiects is automatically protected in the uk for whichever ends first:
10 years after it was first sold or 15 years after it was created
you must allow someone to use it if they ask in the last 5 years which is known as the license of right

Question 20

how long is the appearance protected on an unregistered design?

Answer 20

the appearance of a product is protected in the uk for 3 years from the date you make your design public

Question 21

what do you need to make sure that your design is protected when it is unregistered?

Answer 21

you will need proof of when you created a design if you want to prove your right. this could be getting signed and dated copies of your design drawingsor photos certified and kept by a solicitor

Question 22

what does a design registration do?

Answer 22

design registration helps protect the appearance of a product, such as its shape or pattern. it makes it easier to prove that the design is legally yours and when you created.

Question 23

how long does a design registration work?

Answer 23

it lasts for 5 years and you must renew your design registration every 5 years to keep it protected with a max of 25 years

Question 24

what can you register for design protection?

Answer 24

the design must be new and you can register a design which includes one or more of the following:
-physical shape, configuration, decoration or colour and patter

Question 25

what does it cost to register a design?

Answer 25

registering a design costs from £50 for one design to £150 from up to 50

Question 26

what is a trademark?

Answer 26

You can register your trade mark to protect your brand, for example the name of your product or service.

Question 27

what does registering a trademark allow you to do?

Answer 27

take legal action against anyone who uses your brand without your permission, including counterfeiters

put the ® symbol next to your brand - to show that it’s yours and warn others against using it

sell and license your brand

Question 28

how long does a trademark last?

Answer 28

a trademark lasts for 10 years and you must renew your trademark every 10 years for it to stay in force

Question 29

what can you register as a trademark?

Answer 29

words
sounds
logos
colours
a combination of any of these

Question 30

how much does a trademark cost?

Answer 30

registering a trade mark costs atleast 170 pounds. it will usually cost more depending on the circumstances for example how many types of goods and sercives yoy want to protect your brand in

Question 31

does a trade mark work overseas?

Answer 31

registering a trade mark in the uk only protects your brand in the Uk and the isle of man

Question 32

what can you not register your trade mark on?

Answer 32

it cannot be offensive , decribe the good or service it relates to, be misleading, too common or nondistinctive, be a generic shape associated with your industry, make use of national flags, make use of official emblems or hallmarks

Question 33

what is a UK patent?

Answer 33

A UK patent may help if you want to take legal action against someone who uses your invention without your permission. For example, if they sell or manufacture your product in the UK.

Question 34

how long does a patent last for ?

Answer 34

a patent last 5 years. if you want it to stay in force after that you must renew it every year up to a maximum of 20 years

Question 35

what can you patent?

Answer 35

Your invention must be:

new - it must not have been made publicly available anywhere in the world, for example it must not be described in a publication

inventive - for example, it cannot be an obvious change to something that already exists

either something that can be made and used, a technical process, or a method of doing something

Question 36

how much does it cost to file a patent?

Answer 36

it will cost atleast £310 if you complete the process. to get the best chance of getting a patent granted you will usually also need to pay a patent attorney for help and advice which can cost several thousand pounds

Question 37

what can you not patent?

Answer 37

Things you cannot patent include:

-literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works

-a way of doing business, playing a game or thinking

-a method of medical treatment or diagnosis

-a discovery, scientific theory or mathematical method

-the way information is presented

-‘essentially biological’ processes like cross-breeding animals or varieties of plants

-software that has a ‘non-technical’ purpose