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1. MODULE 07: Legal, Ethical, and Societal Issues in Media and Information

2. Intellectual Property (IP) Defines as the “creation of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs and symbols, names, and images used in commerce.”

3. TYPES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TERMS DESCRIPTIONS COVERAGE Copyright Legal term used to described the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. Books Music Paintings Films Patent Provides the patent owner with the right to decide how, or whether, the invention can be used by others in exchange for this right. Exclusive right granted for an invention Trademark A sign capable of distinguishing goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprise. Products sold or services offered by a business entity

4. TYPES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TERMS DESCRIPTIONS COVERAGE Industrial design Constitutes the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article/object Design of an object (shape or surface, patterns, lines or, colors) Geographical indication and appellation of origin Signs used on goods that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities, a reputation or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that place of origin. Name of the place of origin of the goods/products

5. What is a copyright? Copyright is mainly the protection of one’s expressions which only becomes tangible and concrete when objects are created as manifestation of these expressions.

6. Intellectual Property Law of the Philippines Republic Act 8293, otherwise known as “The intellectual property code of 1997) According to this piece of legislation, intellectual property rights consists of Copyright and related rights Trademarks and service marks Geographical indications Industrial designs Patents Lay-out designs (Topographies) of integrated circuits Protection of undisclosed information

7. Legal Sharing using Creative Commons A creative common license can “give people the right to share, use, and even build upon a [created] work” as well as protect users against threat of copyright infringement with the condition that these users abide the conditions specified by the owner or holder of the copyright.

8. Flame Wars Known among internet users (or netizens) is the flamer defined as someone who knowingly attacks other netizens, or expresses in aggressive manner his opinion on controversial issues.

9. The Use of “Fair Use” Fair use limits the rights of holders who are entitled to reproduce works for a limited time period. The rationale of fair use is to “guarantee a brightening space for new expression within the confines of Copyright Law.”

10. Responsible Netizenship Netiquette refers to observing proper etiquette as you engage in activities over the Internet.

11. Cyberbullying An ill-managed impression often invites unwanted, offensive, and perhaps violent responses from other people. Is a type of offensive action toward another which takes place using electronic technology.

12. Internet Addiction According to an article at HealthGuide.org, internet addiction, otherwise known as computer addiction, online addiction, or internet addiction disorder (LAD) is an impulse-control problem.” It can take any forms: Cybersex addiction – compulsive use of internet pornography, adult chat rooms, or adult fantasy role-play sites impacting negatively on real-life intimate relationships. Cyber-relationship addiction – addiction to social networking, chat rooms, texting, and messaging to the point where virtual, online friends become more important than real-life relationships with family and friends.

13. 3. Net compulsion – such as comprehensive online gaming, gambling, stock trading, or compulsive use of online auction sites often resulting in financial and job-related problems. 4. Information overload – compulsive Web surfing or database searching, leading to lower work productivity and less social interaction with family and friends. 5. Computer addiction – obsessive playing of off-line computer games or obsessive computer programming.