Define the term intellectual property? Identify three examples of technological (computer related) intellectual property. Discuss the difference
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Define the term intellectual property? Identify three examples of technological (computer related) intellectual property. Discuss the difference between patent and copyright in software. Explain the term “digital rights management”. Compare and contrast three different technologies that have been used or proposed for digital rights management. Explain why patents are considered an unreliable way of protecting intellectual property rights in software. Suppose acme software wants to develop a program that duplicates the functionality of a program made by best software. is it possible for acme software to do this without violating the copyrights held by best software? Explain. Suppose your band has recorded a song and posted it as an mp3 file on your website. Investigate how you can allow people to download your music for noncommercial purposes while retaining your copyright on the song. Explain the options available to your band members.