CISS 170 Discussion and Response (2)

In the TED Talk “Imitation Spurs Innovation,” Kal Raustiala explains how some sections of the market and its consumers benefit from the freedom to copy. In contrast, supporters of strong intellectual property laws argue that artists and software developers need these laws to protect their work and potential profit from their work.

• Should we have intellectual property laws? Explain your stance.
• Find a recent article on intellectual property to support your stance. Please do not use “Stolen Scream” or “Whitmill vs Warner Brothers” (the Tyson Tattoo).

Include your example in the subject line of your discussion and remember to include a working link to your article or website.