The term “Intellectual property” is a fairly modern concept which was not used until the 19th century, but many of its basic legal principles have evolved over centuries. The British statute of “Anne” from 1710 and the statute of "Monopolies" from 1623 are seen as the origins of copyright and patent laws.
Intellectual property (IP) concerns the patents or copyrights to audio, pictures, films and the written word. This means that software, music, movies, books, video games and other forms of media are considered intellectual property and they are thereby protected accordingly.
Over the past few years there has been many discussions regarding file sharing when it comes to movies and music. File sharing is illegal when the movies and music that are shared are protected by copyright. Several Internet services have been shut down after engaging in illegal file sharing, one example is Napster in 2001.
Over the past few years there has been many discussions regarding file sharing when it comes to movies and music. File sharing is illegal when the movies and music that are shared are protected by copyright. Several Internet services have been shut down after engaging in illegal file sharing, one example is Napster in 2001.
Jon Lech Johansen has developed a graphical user interface to DeCSS that avoids the copy protection on DVD discs, which make it possible to copy them. In Norway he is known as DVD-Jon. He has faced charges on several occasions regarding this invention, but he has never been found guilt. He has in recent years launched a new program, QTFairUse, which unlocks Apple's iTunes AAC files.
DVD Jon is known for his work with unlocking DVDs, and he is still working within this area based on his personal belief that digital products should be used without embedded locks from the companies.
Together with Monique Farantoz he started the company “DoubleTwist Corporation”, and they have developed a file-sharing program called "double twist" with regard to legal file sharing between computers.
Together with Monique Farantoz he started the company “DoubleTwist Corporation”, and they have developed a file-sharing program called "double twist" with regard to legal file sharing between computers.
To conclude I will refer to 10 pitfalls that technology entrepreneurs often encounter when working with Intellectual property:
1. Introducing the original thoughts behind an idea or a technology is not the same as owning the rights to it.
2. Not securing the rights from partners and consultants.
3. To disclose patentable inventions to early.
4. Initiate marketing before the IP is protected
5. Agreeing on a joint ownership or a cross-licensing agreement without possessing custom contract-regulations.
6. Involving a third IP in the product without the correct licenses and overview.
7. Focusing on only one type of IP protection.
8. To assume that the licensor actually owns the rights he sells without actually checking.
1. Introducing the original thoughts behind an idea or a technology is not the same as owning the rights to it.
2. Not securing the rights from partners and consultants.
3. To disclose patentable inventions to early.
4. Initiate marketing before the IP is protected
5. Agreeing on a joint ownership or a cross-licensing agreement without possessing custom contract-regulations.
6. Involving a third IP in the product without the correct licenses and overview.
7. Focusing on only one type of IP protection.
8. To assume that the licensor actually owns the rights he sells without actually checking.
9. To not have enough knowledge of which IP model that best fits your business.
10. Poor use of resources and follow-up.
10. Poor use of resources and follow-up.
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