LAW 421 E-business and Intellectual Property

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Intellectual property law stimulates creativity and innovation through property rights. Copyrights, trademarks, patented technology, and domain names are types of legal protections for intellectual property in e-business. Computer software is one example of an asset protected through copyright law. The Website of an e-business may include several elements protected by copyright. These elements can include images, sounds, photographs, and animations. Original and creative elements contained on a Web page, such as a unique tool bar may be protected by copyright. The "look-and-feel" and html of a Website can be given copyright protection. The capabilities of a Website are a company resource that can be protected. The security of an e-business site through the software that produces e-mails is an important element. Customer information may be protected through copyright by registering applicable software. An e-business can shield valuable resources from duplication.

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Individual Article Review Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Article Review Format Guide located on the student website Locate an article specifically related to e-business and intellectual property. Write a 350- to 700-word review of the article. Your review should assess the different types of and legal protections for intellectual property. Analyze the legal issues of e-business to include intellectual property, privacy, ethics, and security. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Be prepared to discuss your review in class.