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Intellectual Property and Originality »

Number of pages 24

This 24 page paper considers the argument that intellectual property law, specifically copyright law does not rely on originality as a requirement for ownership. The paper looks at copyright law in the UK and also looks at patent and trademark law, comparisons are made between the UK position and the position in the US, Australia ... View Full Description
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CASE STUDY: VIDDING: FREE EXPRESSION OR COPYRIGHT PIRACY? »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses copyright laws pertaining to viding. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Copyright Law: Considerations for School Library Media Centers »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page overview of copyright law and what it means to school media centers. The author reviews some of the more recent changes in copyright law and the way that information is presented in our digitized world. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Copyright and the Internet »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses copyright and the Internet. As issues of ownership present themselves, the legalities and principles associated with intellectual properties have gained a greater level of notoriety and concern for all parties involved. The regulatory framework governing access information must also evolve to meet the electronic world's expanding needs and applications. ... View Full Description
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Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that explains what this act did for copyright protection. The paper discusses the pros and cons of copyright laws and whether they encourage or discourage creativity. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Literary Works and Copyright »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at the use of copyright to protect literary works under English law. The paper starts by defining what it meant by a literary work and what types of work are included, looking at the concept of originality, the issue of ownership and the period that a copyright will last. Numerous ... View Full Description
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Copyright: Legal Meaning for Business »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing copyright law’s implications for business and innovation. Copyright law dates from the earliest days of the United States. It is the right of the creator of a work to benefit and profit from that work for a specific length of time, after which it reverts to the public ... View Full Description
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Regulation and the Internet »

Number of pages 10

Regulating the internet is a problematic area. This 10 page paper considers some of the areas where the difficulty may be faced, how the difficulties occur and have seen partially resolution within the law. The paper looks at accessing information on the internet, the use of information on the internet, freedom of speech and copyright ... View Full Description
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Commercial Law Questions »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at three law questions and gives simple answers. The first looks at whether an author could be sued for breach of contract for failing to deliver a book on time after being in an accident unable to write while in a coma. The second questions consider copyright on a photograph, ... View Full Description
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Intellectual Property and UK Copyright Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper consider the protection that is granted Intellectual property in UK law and the role that copyright laws play in that protection. The writer also emphasises the lack of non- economic interests. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Protection of Computer Programs in the UK and the US »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper compares and contrasts the way in which computer programs gain legal protection under copyright laws under UK and US law. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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Copyright Laws For Teachers »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that briefly explains a number of issues about copyright law including the law; Chafee Amendment; Creative Commons; Universal Design for Learning; fair Use and the TEACH Act. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Copyright Fair Use Model: Education »

Number of pages 3

Title 17 of the U.S. Code states copyrights are not infringed in the act of fair use in an educational setting. This includes reproduction of audio and written works used solely for the purpose of education. However, there are provisions to use; it is limited. For example, if an educator copies materials for class use, ... View Full Description
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CD and DVD Burning and Copyright Law »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which argues that copyright laws on copying CDs and DVDs should be strict, but allow for certain situations. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Smarts and Then Some (Case Study Analysis) »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines this case study submitted by a student. Copyright law is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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How the Laws Regulating Companies can Influence and Enhance A Corporation’s Strategy »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at UK law and considers how it may be used to help and enhance corporate strategy. The writer uses the Copyright, Designs and Patents Bill 1988, the Case of Dyson and Hoover and the role of directors to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Copyright Law and the Internet »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the position of web page content under UK laws. The paper looks at a case supplied by the student. The first issue concerns content created by a subcontractor without a written contract and who owns the copyright. The second issue looks at the copying of photographs form a different website ... View Full Description
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Plagiarism and Copyright Law: »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts copyright law and plagiarism restrictions. This paper provides insightful examples to illustrate the differences between these two infringments. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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COPYRIGHTS, THE INTERNET AND OWNERSHIP »

Number of pages 5

This 6-page paper involves a case study detailing moral, ethical and legal behavior on the Internet. The main topic of the paper is copyright law, and the options available to a fictitious young woman who found her photo stolen and posted over the web. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COURTS »

Number of pages 5

This paper examines a series of essay questions, including the concept of "fair use" in copyright laws and the idea of "reporter protection" during a courtroom trial. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Australian Copyright and Privacy Law Cases »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper examines two fictitious cases supplied by the student and applied statue and common law to the cases to determine what actions may be possible. The first case deals with copyright potential infringement and failure to attribute an article to the author the second is a privacy issue and looks at actions ... View Full Description
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Copyright Law in Education »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at how copyright law is embraced in the context of libraries and schools. Specific information about what is permissible in the classroom is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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A Critique on the October, 2008 Ringtone Decision »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines this decision related to copyright and the music industry. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Patent and Intellectual Property Law »

Number of pages 26

This 26 page paper considers the quote “since we have had a patent system for a long time, it would be irresponsible, on the basis of our present knowledge, to recommend abolishing it”. The paper begins by looking at the development of patent law with he first recorded origins in 1313, though to the current ... View Full Description
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The Unauthorized Reproduction of Copyrighted Material on the World Wide Web: A Consideration of Ethics and Plagiarism »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page exploration of the issues revolving around the unauthorized reproduction of copyrights material on the World Wide Web. Notes that the Internet (the World Web Wide in particular) is designed to allow the easy download of information, images, audio, and computer programs. Raises questions as to the ethical and legal appropriateness ... View Full Description
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Music Licensing and Creative Commons »

Number of pages 4

In four pages this paper examines music licensing and copyright issues in a discussion of the Creative Commons nonprofit organization that offers various licensing methods for holders of music copyrights. An analysis of various licenses and their implementation impacts are also presented. Two sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Pat Parker & Associates: Case Study »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper is a Harvard case study of Pat Parker, a lawyer who conducts political oppositional research and prepares reports. The work is by contract between Parker and the candidate's campaign. The scenario is that Parker previously provided a report to a campaign, two years later, a group of lawyers who supported the ... View Full Description
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Hilton Group PLC 2000; Financial Analysis »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper analyses the 2000 annual accounts of the Hilton Group PLC to consider performance ands efficiency changes comparing the result to the year 1999. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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Business Plan for Setting up a Cyber Café »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper is a plan to convert a café into a cyber café. The paper lays out the background ands the plans to carry out the conversion including a Gantt chart and a capital costing budget. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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The Importance of Distribution and Channel Management in the Computer Industry »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at why the distribution channels ands systems are so important in this industry and outlines how they have been used to create competitive advantages. Companies such as Dell, Compaq and Hewlett Packard are considered, with a brief look at Microsoft. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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Marketing A Store Similar to Marks and Spencer »

Number of pages 9

Marks and Spencer have made many mistakes when it comes to marketing. This 9 page paper considers the lessons a similar company can learn from the position of Marks ands Spencer’s in the 1990’s and how they firstly failed to notice the disappearance of their target market and then managed to alienate the very market ... View Full Description
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Strategic Alliances »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper examines strategic alliances, what they are, how they occur, their different forms and why they are used. The paper considers the advantages and disadvantages of strategic alliances and the factors which may indicate success or failure. Numerous studies are references ands many real life examples are used to illustrate the points ... View Full Description
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Afghanistan Development - Review And Recommendations »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper that provides a general overview of some issues related to the ANDS and the MDG and identifies some of the most difficult challenges. The writer comments on the report of the 2007 Afghanistan Development Forum, the different fiscal years for the U.S. and Afghanistan and recommendations for disbursing money to ... View Full Description
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Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) »

Number of pages 18

This 18 page paper includes a 4 page annotated bibliography. The essay begins with the history of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) and reports two of the three volumes has not yet been adopted by the Afghan government. The writer identifies the pillars, sectors and crosscutting themes of the plan. Areas discussed in ... View Full Description
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Scheduling »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper presents a number of tables put together to help with the scheduling of a project. The tables give the outline of the tasks, the description of the tasks, predecessors and duration, possible paths ands that timings for the tasks. View Full Description
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Capital Structure at Sysco »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the capital structure of Sysco Corp. looking at the make up of the debt and liabilities ands the equity. Using the 2005 annual accounts the paper calculates the cost of debt, the cost of equity and the weighted average cost capital (WACC). The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Do the Use of Competency Based Frameworks Improve Person Specifications »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers the use competency frameworks and whether or not they may increase the person specifications of those carrying out the job through both recruitment and later training assessment. The paper looks at how and why they may be used ands the problem that may present and then looks at other tools ... View Full Description
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Descartes and Hume »

Number of pages 5

This 5 pager paper considers Descartes idea of existence, thought and the interconnectedness of mind ands matter. The writer then considers Hume and the way that he sees the proof for existence f the immortal soul. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Forecasting for a Fast Food Outlet »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at the way forecasting occurs in a fast food outlet. The first part of the paper looks at four different types forecasting and how they may be used along with their characteristics. The second part of the paper looks at production schedules and how they relate to the budget of ... View Full Description
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Larson Business Decisions »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at a case study of a firm operating in Germany and the US to assess potential future approaches to business in difficult economic climates and assesses production and pricing decision ands considers entering new markets. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Power Play for Howard »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper is based in a case study supplied by the student looking at the negotiations surrounding the NBA player Juwan Howard in 1996. The paper starts by summarizing the entire negotiation process. The paper then presents the situation from the perspective of Howard ands both teams involved. The bibliography cites 1 source. ... View Full Description
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Copyright And Genome Databases »

Number of pages 18

18 pages in length. The antagonistic issue of ownership is one that transcends virtually all boundaries of what might otherwise be considered a civilized society. From ancient Rome to contemporary times, the fight for lawful claim upon a certain entity has always been ensnared within the confines of man's contempt for fair distribution ... View Full Description
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Music Piracy and Copyright Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper takes a look at music piracy and copyright law and how entities like Napster have gone south. Some cases are mentioned. Recommendations on what record companies should do to make money are noted. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Sex Offender Legislation »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper on recent laws and scientific support for the laws affecting sexual offenders. The writer focuses on both state and federal laws, including 'Megan's Laws,' Kansas's States recommitment law, California's chemical castration law, Delaware's drivers' license law, and recidivism statistics. Bibliography lists 14 sources. View Full Description
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Copyright Infringement And Parody »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The writer discusses copyright infringement as it relates to parodies. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Internet Survey Research: Literature Review »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Internet survey research is one of myriad up-and-coming methods for companies to acquire the critical public feedback needed for product satisfaction and development. Issues pertaining to this particular survey research approach are vast, indeed, given the still unknown legal ramifications of such; however, one that stands out as quite ... View Full Description
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A New Product »

Number of pages 20

This 20 page paper considers the development and strategy formation for the launch of a new product. The example use is an electronic book, but may be any consumer product. The writer examines issues such as identifying the market, mission statements, market segments, financial targets and budgets, copyright and patent protection, perceptual mapping, conjoint analysis ... View Full Description
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E-Commerce and the Law »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers the risks of e-commerce identifying breach of copyright as one of the most relevant, followed by privacy concerns of employees and confidentially concerns of employers. The writer considers this from a UK legal perspective. The bibliography cites 12 sources. View Full Description
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A Plea for the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to be Amended »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper argues that the fair usage policy within the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is harmful to the development of technology by providing access in a legal, but unfair manner that is likely to lead to declines in the industry and harm society in the long run. The bibliography cites 1n source. ... View Full Description
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Intellectual Property Protection; A Case Study »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper examines a case study provided by the student with various intellectual property concerns. The issues considered are the publication of papers on the internet, with the case study using documents are confidential to another company and not obtained legally, the use of those papers to create new works. Other issues include ... View Full Description
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