What Forms of Intellectual Property Are Recognized by the Criminal

question 74

Essay

What forms of intellectual property are recognized by the criminal law? What specific offenses has Congress created to protect intellectual property rights?

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Definitions:

Obligations

Legal or moral duties or responsibilities that an individual or entity is bound to perform or fulfill towards others.

Constructive Notification

For third parties who have previously dealt with the agent or who have begun to deal with the agent. This is accomplished by advertising the agency’s termination in a newspaper of general circulation in the place where the agency business regularly was carried on.

Apparent Authority

The appearance or assumption of authority based on the actions or statements of the alleged principal, leading others to believe someone has the authority to act on behalf of a company or individual.

Insanity

A mental disorder of such a severe nature that a person cannot distinguish fantasy from reality, conduct their affairs due to psychosis, or is subject to uncontrollable impulsive behavior.