What is intellectual property (IP)?
Check out the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for detailed information on the various types of IP.
Please note that intellectual property topics often build upon and link to each other. A knowledge of fair use, for example, aids in understanding copyright. Learning the similarities and differences between these concepts makes intellectual property a lot less intimidating!
IP in the News!
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What is in this guide?
You can use the drop-down option under the Basics tab for an introduction to resources on the following topics:
- Copyright
- Fair Use
- Orphan Works
- Patents
- Public Domain
- Trademarks/Trade Secrets
The main tabs are separated into specific resources for WCU students, tools for administration and faculty, and finally some cultural perspectives.
The main page for Coyright information can be accessed via the WCU Copyright - http://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/provost/copyright.
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Stephen Marvin.
Understandng IP
StopFakes.gov is an extensive collection of resources provided by the government. The information contained within these training modules relates to:
- Copyright
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Trade Secrets and Undisclosed Information
These modules are self-guided and can be completed either online or via PDF. StopFakes.gov is an excellent starting point for any user looking to gain a better understanding of IP.
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Help
You are welcome to send suggestions!
See also the WCU Copyright - http://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/provost/copyright
or the Campus Copyright blog - http://ramble.wcupa.edu/copyright.
For help with questions concerning copyright, contact:
Stephen Marvin, Campus Copyright Coordinator
FH Green Library, Room 205
ph: 610.436.1068
email: smarvin@wcupa.edu
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