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The IEEE IPR Office presents this expanding series of tutorials, which aims to provide key information on IPR-related topics in a lively and enjoyable format. The tutorials are given as Powerpoint presentations, using animated text and graphics to highlight the information, and delivering the lessons at a comfortable pace that allows viewers to find out what they need to know in an easy-going manner.
Enhanced Plagiarism Resolution Service
Enhanced Plagiarism Resolution Service (PPS, 2.7MB) - (EnPReS) Provides information and guidance for IEEE publication editors and volunteers responsible for handling complaints of plagiarism involving material published in their publication.
Topics covered include:
- Plagiarism
- Comparing EnPReS and Core Services
- A Look at EnPReS
Electronic Copyright Form
Electronic Copyright Form Tutorial - Provides a brief history and description of the IEEE Copyright Form.
Topics covered include:
- What is the eCF?
- The eCF is Born
- Basic Legal Concepts
- Basic System Requirements
Plagiarism
Plagiarism (PPS, 964KB)- Clarifies what plagiarism is, how to avoid it when writing and what to do upon discovering it in a submitted manuscript or published paper.
Topics covered include:
- Plagiarism definition
- Degrees/levels of plagiarism
- IEEE's response to plagiarism
- Avoiding plagiarism
- Reporting plagiarism
Copyright
Copyright (PPS, 1.6MB) - Presents an overview of the history of copyrights and current copyright law.
Topics covered include:
- Copyright definition
- History of copyright
- What is/isn't copyrightable
- International copyright treaties
- U.S. copyright laws, including DMCA and E-Sign
- Fair use
Authors' Rights
Authors' Rights (PPS, 5.8MB)- Explains how IEEE provides authors with valuable copyright protection, while still allowing them to retain important rights to reuse and distribute their work.
Topics covered include:
- Copyright Transfer
- Self Archiving
- Retained Rights
Trademark
Trademark (PPS, 1.2MB) - Provides IEEE volunteers with helpful information about trademarks, and explains how trademarks can benefit IEEE products and services.
Topics covered include:
- Trademark definition
- Trademark registration
- Benefits and limitations of trademark registration
- Proper use of TM and R symbols
- Displaying trademarks
Patents
Patents (PPS, 2.1MB) - Includes a history of patents, describes their characteristics, and offers useful advice to consider when applying for a patent.
Topics covered include:
- Patent definition
- History of patents
- Types of patents
- What can/can't be patented
- Anatomy of a patent
- Considerations before pursuing a patent
Permissions
Permissions (PPS, 3.2MB) - Provides information and guidance for those who want to obtain rights to reuse copyrighted material.
Topics covered include:
- Value of Copyright
- Purpose of Permission
- How to Request Permission
- Retained Rights
