For this assignment, you will research an intellectual property law topic of your choice, compiling information and resources regarding the topic. Instructions:

Review the resources provided to you during this course.

- Explore, evaluate, and interact with these resources, finding information that is pertinent to the topic that you chose in Unit 3.

Explain what area of intellectual property is relevant to your topic and to what extent.

-For example, if you are fascinated by inventions, you will want to write about patent law.

You might consider the following questions:

Are there certain inventions you wish to discuss which would trigger a review of patent law?

Do you wish to discuss Tesla's electric vehicles or alternative intelligence (AI) found in Tesla's self-driving cars?

What aspect of patent law will you cover?

Are there particular statutes or case law that should be discussed?

-If you are writing about the theft of intellectual property, you might consider these questions: What area of intellectual property law is impacted, and to what extent?

Would this lead to a discussion about copyright law, the subject matter, ownership, transfers, and duration?

Would a study of trade secrets and unfair competition be more appropriate?

Develop a portfolio of information about this topic, in your own words.

-Explain how or why the topic is relevant to your own responsibilities and goals.