CPSC 430 – July 14, 2010

I’m currently taking CPSC 430 and one of the requirements is to keep a journal throughout the term. I will be blogging here my class notes, thoughts, and links as they come up that are relevant to the course material. Also, see the other posts in the CPSC 430 category. Class notes Patents iPhone (Apple) – e.g. ,“movement-based interface” e.g., sealed crust-less sandwich e.g., online shopping cart – “One Click” – Apple licenses from Amazon leaning shoes Bilski – business model patent (fixed-price energy contract) No machines/systems, just method Weakened patenting process Really need a lawyer to understand claims

CPSC 430 – July 9, 2010

I’m currently taking CPSC 430 and one of the requirements is to keep a journal throughout the term. I will be blogging here my class notes, thoughts, and links as they come up that are relevant to the course material. Also, see the other posts in the CPSC 430 category. Creative Commons Intellectual Property in International Context WIPO – World Intellectual Property Organization TRIPS – agreement Berne Convention – 1886 international agreement regarding copyright Levy on blank media $0.21 per blank CD, $2-25 for MP3 players Specified personal use only Open Source Commercialization vs distribution Poor Man’s copyright Mail to Continue Reading

CPSC 430 – July 5, 2010

I’m currently taking CPSC 430 and one of the requirements is to keep a journal throughout the term. I will be blogging here my class notes, thoughts, and links as they come up that are relevant to the course material. Also, see the other posts in the CPSC 430 category. IP (intellectual property) – any product of human intellect that has commercial value IP != its physical manifestation Property rights –based on culture – e.g., western more individual, first nations more communal “manifest destiny” – in US – expansion east to west + make use of natural resources old fashioned Continue Reading