Assignment 10 – Intellectual Property
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After reading the assigned chapter(s) and reviewing any provided supplemental material, answer the following questions:
1. What is meant by intellectual property? Discuss the three major types.
2. Why is this area so controversial?
3. Why are there different Technical Data and Computer Software regulations? (FAR/DFARS)
4. Do you agree with the current policies on contractors retaining (mostly) full rights on items that the government paid for under the contract?
Additional Material: See NCMA Article Data Rights Questions CM0912 – 72-79
