Contributed by Organizations or Campuses; Articles, Papers, and Reports; Patents; and Copyright

Ending the Intellectual Property Frenzy

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Title:Ending the Intellectual Property Frenzy (ID: CSD5244)
Author(s):Scott Jaschik (Inside Higher Ed)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (11/28/2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

New president of Rochester Institute of Technology proposes alternate way for academe to support business and the economy — and it involves admitting that your institution won’t have a big windfall.

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Backers of Stronger Copyright Laws Form Lobby Group

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Title:Backers of Stronger Copyright Laws Form Lobby Group (ID: CSD4936)
Author(s):Anne Broache (CNET News.com)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:"Some of the staunchest advocates for stricter copyright laws have formed a new alliance designed to pressure Congress into preserving stronger intellectual property rights."
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An Uncommon Commons

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Title:An Uncommon Commons (ID: CSD3670)
Author(s):Philip H. Albert (ECT News Network)
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:IBM recently "promised not to sue any open-source developer, distributor or user, and stated clearly that IBM is legally bound by that promise. However, the statement contains disclaimers that limit IBM's promise." The author discusses the difference between patents and copyrights.
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