Intellectual property in information technology

Objectives: Students will reflect on the importance and application of intellectual property in information technology. Future implications will be discussed by analyzing the ethical issues posed in a Star Trek TV series episode Instructions: Review the resources listed on the prerequisite section. Then proceed to answer the questions presented in this assignment. Prerequisites: Additional Notes & Requirements: Questions:

Requirements: 150 words per question (3) | .doc file

Star Trek the Next Generation TV Episode 9 Season 2: “The Measure of a Man”. Star Trek Voyager TV Episode 19 Season 7: “Author Author”. Write the question number as a header for each answer in your submission. Assignment is due shortly after the end of class. Answers must be submitted in plain text using Canvas only. Do NOT submit any files. Each question must be answered in order to receive credit. Answers must have a minimum of 150 words per question unless stated differently in the questions instructions.Responses that are below the minimum word count requirement are vague simple repeat what was asked or are obviously wordy without substance may receive a zero (0) or a substantially lower grade. Responses that are below the minimum word count requirement are vague simple repeat what was asked or are obviously wordy without substance may receive a zero (0) or a substantially lower grade. Answers will be graded on completion. Answers submitted as comments (in the comments section) will NOT be accepted. Assignment will not be accepted after its closing time in Canvas. If a pre-discussion survey is submitted late but before its closing time in Canvas it will receive a 50% grade penalty regardless of the reason. Submit your answers a few minutes before the deadline to avoid the submission be marked as late. In the case that Data or the Doctor are not considered sentient beings several IP issues arise. Comment on some of these issues (e.g. who would be the IP owner What kind-type of IP rights could apply? What kind of protective measures could be taken? etc.) Explain the concept that an idea cannot be copyrighted but the expression of an idea can be and why this distinction is a key to understanding copyright protection. In the Star Trek Voyager episode “Author Author” comment on the possible negative consequences arising from the Doctors hollo-novel. How can the issues portrayed relate to current technologies and issues? In the case that Data or the Doctor are not considered sentient beings several IP issues arise. Comment on some of these issues (e.g. who would be the IP owner What kind-type of IP rights could apply? What kind of protective measures could be taken? etc.)Explain the concept that an idea cannot be copyrighted but the expression of an idea can be and why this distinction is a key to understanding copyright protection.In the Star Trek Voyager episode “Author Author” comment on the possible negative consequences arising from the Doctors hollo-novel. How can the issues portrayed relate to current technologies and issues?