Ethics and Intellectual Property

Discuss a current ethical issue in the business world that arises out of intellectual property. Research and discuss at least one case to illustrate the ethical issue. Some areas to consider include:

Explain why it is important to protect intellectual property.
Determine how intellectual property should be protected.
Examine if intellectual protections ever go “too far”.
Propose the proper balance between content producers and the public good.
Your well-written paper should be 3-4 pages in length, not including the title or references pages. Include a minimum of three credible sources beyond the textbook. The MGT315 Business Law Library Guide (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. can help you with finding quality resources.

Review the grading rubric, which can be accessed from the Module 5 folder, and make sure to follow the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Please be sure to reach out to your instructor early in the week if you have any questions about the assignment.