Explain How Information-Based Intellectual Property, Such as a Digital Book

question 55

Essay

Explain how information-based intellectual property, such as a digital book, is different from physical property and why it is harder to protect.

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Definitions:

TCP/IP

A set of communication protocols used for interconnecting network devices on the internet.

Instant Messaging

Instant Messaging is a form of communication over the internet that allows two or more people to exchange text messages and multimedia in real-time.

Packet Switching

A method of data transmission where messages are divided into packets before being sent over a network, enabling more efficient use of bandwidth.

Circuit Switching

A method of implementing a telecommunications network in which a dedicated communication path is established between two points for the duration of a transmission session.