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Monsanto and Intellectual Property

Authors: Werhane, Patricia H.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Jim Tobin, director of Biotech Business Development at Monsanto faces an issue of how to protect the intellectual property of a newly developed genetically modified plant in a way that will be profitable to his company while address...
Year: 2008
URL: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=908730

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-12 14:04

Property Rights and Genetic Engineering: Developing Nations at Risk

Authors: Shrader-Frechette, Kristin Sharon
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science and Engineering Ethics
Abstract: The author argues that genetically engineers seeds, while cutting labor costs, can cause major problems in developing nations, including food shortages, food shortages, unemployment, resistant weeds, and extinction of native cultiv...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.nd.edu/~kshrader/pubs/gen-eng-KSF-2005.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-14 13:31

Superphosphates

Authors: J. Carlos Busot
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This numerical problem deals with the development of a process for manufacturing highly concentrated super-phospheric acid. Rebecca, a student who has a co-op at the lab where this is being developed, wants to use this same process...
Year: 1995
URL: http://ethics.tamu.edu/Nsfcases/chem/1/chem01.htm

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-06 11:09

A Rogue Idea

Authors: University of Minnesota, Office of the Vice President for Research
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Prof. W reviews a paper that is poorly researched and written, so he does not recommend it for publication. There is a concept in the paper that does have possibilities however, and Prof. W cannot stop thinking about it. He wants to...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/arogueidea.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-07 13:28

New Technology - Who is the Designer?

Authors: Schrag, Brian
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A civil engineer designs significant improvements to a sampling device used in a research project. There is controversy regarding the patent of the new device....
Year: 1998
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/NewTechnology.htm

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-08 11:25

Permission to Publish

Authors: University of Minnesota, Office of the Vice President for Research
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Prof. Y wrote a book about a piece of work located in a remote country. The owners of the work wanted to read the manuscript before it is published. Prof. Y sends them the manuscript and a letter that says that if she has not heard ...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/permissiontopublish.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-08 11:35

Copycat

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An consultant's attempt to encourage competition conflicts with his duty to honor the patent of another engineer. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board of Ethical...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14312.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-16 16:15

The Use of Work from an Unpaid Consultation

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case covers the pursuit of a contract and use of a study authored by a competing firm. It raises questions about the limits that are required in order to keep competition for a contract fair. Includes references to the NSPE Cod...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14324.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 09:49

Credit for Engineering Work Design Competition

Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Society of Professional Engineers, Board of Ethical Review
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An engineer fails to credit another engineer for design work when he enters a competition for bridge design. Includes references to the NSPE Code of Ethics, and a link to the original case brought before NSPE's Board of Ethical Revi...
Year: 2006
URL: http://onlineethics.org/cms/14330.aspx

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-10-19 10:26

Responsible conduct of research

Authors: Shamoo, Adil E. ; Resnik, David B.
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This is an extremely good introductory text to the responsible conduct of research. It covers such areas as authorship, publication and peer review, the use of animal and human subjects in research, as well as intellectual property ...
Year: 2009

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-10 14:36

A Problem of Understanding

Authors: Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A young inventor shows you his solution for treatment of eurodegenerative diseases and discusses it with you to see if you will help sponsor the idea. You see some major flaws with his approach, but he will not accept any of your su...
Year: 2007
URL: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/ethicscases/7problemofunderstanding.jsp

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-13 12:48

A Post-doctoral Entrepreneur

Authors: Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: You and your supervisor may have found a way to block absorption of specific fats by the intestine, and both of you, as well as a colleague who has experience in setting up companies, think that this discovery could lead to the deve...
Year: 2007
URL: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/ethicscases/15postdocentrepreneur.jsp

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-13 16:23

Smith and Brown: A Case Study for Use in Teaching in Engineering Ethics

Authors: Howard, Ian ; Fotheringham, Heather
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: An experienced academic scientist hires a researcher to work full-time on a program who later gets a new position in a company and uses the research generated by the first project to develop a new kind of software for her current co...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.engsc.ac.uk/downloads/scholarart/ethics/smithandbrown.pdf

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-17 10:04

Ownership of Intellectual Property Across Fellows

Authors: Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A number of faculty in a research center are developing criteria to decide whose names should be included on patent applications developed by teams of researchers associated with the research center. Should it be based on those con...
Year: 2007
URL: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/ethicscases/1ipownership.jsp

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-11-13 11:32

Patenting and Licensing of University Research: Promoting Innovation or Undermining Academic Values?

Authors: Sterckx, Sigrid
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science and Engineering Ethics
Abstract: Since the 1980s in the US and the 1990s in Europe, patenting and licensing activities by universities have massively increased. This trend has far-reaching consequences for access to the fruits of academic research and so the ques...
Year: 9999
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11948-009-9168-8
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-009-9168-8

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-02-16 14:34

Self-Interest Assumption and Relational Trust in University-Industry Knowledge Transfers

Authors: Saparito, Patrick A. ; Santoro, Michael D.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management
Abstract: Since knowledge is a critical resource for ensuring firm growth and survival firms are increasingly going outside their boundaries and collaborating with other organizations to obtain new knowledge. This study sent out a questionnai...
Year: 2006
DOI: 10.1109/tem.2006.878103

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-05-14 14:06

Interplay and Implications of Intellectual Property and Academic-Industry Collaboration to Foster Digital Inclusion

Authors: Tew, Dawn ; Masi, Louis
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: IEEE Communications Magazine
Abstract: This article discusses how to reduce the barriers universities and industry face when working together on collaborative research projects. As a best practices study, the article describes lessons that should not be viewed as isolate...
Year: 2010

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-05-14 14:05

The Social Construction of Copyright Ethics and Values

Authors: Rhoades, Gary ; Slaughter, Sheila
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science and Engineering Ethics
Abstract: This study is based on analysis of copyright policies and 26 interviews with science and engineering faculty at three research universities on the topic of copyright beliefs, values, and practices, with emphasis on copyright of inst...
Year: 2010
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11948-009-9162-1
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-009-9162-1

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-02-16 14:34

Conducting and Reporting Research

Authors: Housman, David E. ; Bird, Stephanie J.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Professional Ethics: A Multidisciplinary Journal
Abstract: Beginning with a case study, the this article discusses ethical issues which arise in the course of carrying out and reporting scientific research, including issues of intellectual property, research design, data management, authors...
Year: 1995

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-05-21 16:30

Paying Attention to the Details (Case 1017)

Authors: Ronald E. Bucknam
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: You are asked to approve use of structural details which were designed for a different project by another firm without that firm’s knowledge or approval....
Year: 2003
URL: http://www.niee.org/Case_of_the_Month/1017%20-%20Paying%20Attention%20to%20the%20Details.doc
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928(2001)127:1(4)

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-08-03 15:33

Ethics in engineering practice and research

Authors: Whitbeck, Caroline
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: This volume offers a real-world, problem-centered approach to engineering ethics, using case studies, for students and professionals. ...
Year: 1998

Biblio - KBL781 - 2009-09-14 13:31

Protecting Intellectual Property

Authors: Welander, Peter
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Control Engineering
Abstract: The article discusses the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights to a company, and is also one of the most difficult to quantify. It says that it can be lost due to retirement, resignation, and termination. Suggestions on p...
Year: 2010

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-08-03 15:22

A Pluralistic Account of Intellectual Property

Authors: Resnik, David B.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Business Ethics
Abstract: After exploring six different approaches to protecting intellectual property, the author argues that none of these accounts provide an adequate justification of intellectual property laws and policies because there are many differen...
Year: 2003
DOI: 10.1023/A:1025631902384

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-08-03 15:22

Professional Communication and a `Whole New Mind': Engaging with Ethics, Intellectual Property, Design, and Globalization

Authors: Ballentine, Brian D.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Abstract: This paper describes a new cross-curricular design for an engineering communication course based on four themes: (1) ethics, accountability, and professionalism; (2) intellectual property; (3) design, creativity, and invention; and ...
Year: 2008
DOI: 10.1109/tpc.2008.2001251

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-08-03 15:20

The Growing Complexity of International Policy in Intellectual Property

Authors: Gurry, Francis
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science & Engineering Ethics
Abstract: This article summarizes the effect that the TRIPs agreement has had on intellectual policy and patent law on an international level, and what these chances may mean for engineers, scientists, and businesses....
Year: 2005
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-005-0051-y

Biblio - KBL781 - 2010-08-23 14:55