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Responsible Online Behaviours
● Think Before You Share: Be mindful about what personal details you share online, and ensure you
don’t disclose sensitive information to people you don’t know.
● Be Cautious of Links: Avoid clicking on unfamiliar links, as they could lead to harmful websites or
compromise your data.
● Check Your Sources: Ensure that websites and sources are credible before relying on or sharing the
information they provide online.
● Report suspicious activity: If you encounter suspicious online content, such as emails or messages,
make sure to report it to reliable adults or law enforcement.
4.5 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Intellectual Property refers to the ideas and innovations that are the creation of an individual mind or a group
of minds.
Some examples of Intellectual Properties are as follows:
Ð ÐScientific Inventions: Includes books, music, paintings, and software, all protected under copyright laws.
Ð ÐDesigns: Industrial designs and product packaging, secured through design rights.
Ð ÐLiterary and Artistic Works: Includes books, music, paintings, and software, all protected under copyright
laws.
Ð ÐSymbols, Names, and Images: Such as trademarks and logos, defended by trademark protection. These
creations are not physical objects but rather intangible assets that hold significant value. They can be legally
safeguarded against unauthorised use through mechanisms like patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
These creations are not physical objects but rather intangible assets that hold significant value. They can be
legally safeguarded against unauthorised use through mechanisms like patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
Imagine this you can’t physically grasp an idea, but that idea can evolve into an invention, a work of art, or
even a song. Intellectual property laws are in place to acknowledge and safeguard the ownership of such
intangible creations, just as physical property laws protect items like houses and cars.
Why Understanding Intellectual Property is Important?
Understanding Intellectual Property is essential for protecting creative work, encouraging innovation, and
ensuring responsible use across different sectors. Such as:
Ð ÐCreative Professionals: Understanding how to safeguard their own creations while legally utilising the
works of others.
Ð ÐBusinesses: Ensuring their brand identity and innovations are protected, while responsibly handling
existing intellectual property.
Ð ÐConsumers: Gaining awareness of intellectual property rights and respecting them in practice.
Ð ÐEconomic Growth: It supports businesses and industries by enabling them to monetise their innovations
and maintain a competitive edge.
Intellectual Property Right (IPR) aims at protecting original works and ensuring proper attribution to creators.
It plays a crucial role in addressing and mitigating plagiarism. Let’s first understand what plagiarism is.
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