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The rapid transition to a knowledge-based economy has led to a departure from onsite managerial supervision of full-time employees working within a central corporate or regional location.
This departure makes it difficult, in some instances, to determine ownership and compensation for the creation of products and ideas.
Ownership can easily be disputed and may result in lengthy litigations. In this assignment, you will discuss the differentiation of intellectual property in trademarks, copyrights, and patents, and you will address the management of trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
General Requirements:
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This assignment uses a RUBRIC. Please review the RUBRIC prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments.
This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
Directions:
Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) in which you discuss the differentiation of intellectual property in trademarks, copyrights, and patents, and address the management of trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Include the following in your paper:
A discussion of the defining characteristics of trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Why do trademarks, copyrights, and patents exist? Why has the value of trademarks, copyrights, and patents increased throughout the evolution of modern business?
A discussion of how business leaders can best manage trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Why do trademarks, copyrights, and patents exist?
How might the management of trademarks, copyrights, and patents influence the sustainability of a business?
A discussion of how to communicate intellectual property ownership policy to both remote and on-site employees.
A discussion of when to engage legal counsel with regard to the management of trademarks, copyrights, and patents.