Intellectual Property

Option #1: Ethics and Intellectual Property

Discuss a current ethical issue in the business world that arises out of intellectual property. Research and discuss at least one case to illustrate the ethical issue. Some areas to consider include:

· Explain why it is important to protect intellectual property.

· Determine how intellectual property should be protected.

· Examine if intellectual protections ever go "too far".

· Propose the proper balance between content producers and the public good.

Your well-written paper should be 3-4 pages in length, not including the title or references pages.