Ethics and Intellectual Property

Question

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 three to four pages in length, not including the title or references pages. Include a minimum of three credible sources beyond the textbook.