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.
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Plagiarism
- 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
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Copyright
- 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
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Trademark
- 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
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Patents
- 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
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