Intellectual Property and Patents

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Authors: National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center ; National Academy of Engineering, Online Ethics Center
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A scenario that covers ethical issues that arise when people collaborate on research ideas....
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/CMS/2963/modindex/resethpages/creditcollab.aspx

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

Authors: Murray, Thomas H.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Should donors of human biological material for research be told of the potential profits companies and researchers may gain from this research?...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/CMS/2963/modindex/resethpages/commercialization.aspx

Authors: Byron, Michael ; Barnbaum, Deborah R.
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: After introducing some of the main perspectives on ethics and ethical theories, this collection of readings covers various aspects of the use of human subjects in research - including readings on vulnerable populations, aspects of t...
Year: 2001

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Authors: Drazen, Jeffrey M.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science and Engineering Ethics
Abstract: This article seeks to answer the question of who owns the data collected in a clinical trial, the sponsor of the trial, the researchers, or the human research subjects? In the author's opinion, data from both publicly and privately ...
Year: 2002
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-002-0062-x

Authors: Crespi, R. Stephen
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science and Engineering Ethics
Abstract: The author discusses the debate over the ethical implications of allowing patents for biological materials and processes. While most people see no major problems trademarks, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property righ...
Year: 2005
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-005-0064-6

Authors: Pritchard, Michael S.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Derek Evans used to work for a small computer firm that specializes in developing software for management tasks. Derek was a primary contributor in designing an innovative software system for customer services. Derek is now working ...
Year: 1992
URL: http://www.onlineethics.org/cms/12697.aspx

Authors: Witek, Rafal
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science and Engineering Ethics
Abstract: The article discusses questions about the morality of patenting biotechnological inventions. Looking at recent events in Europe, the author concludes that patent law is not the right place to legislate the consequences of the morali...
Year: 2005
DOI: 10.1007/s11948-005-0062-8

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

Authors: Syracuse University, Professional Development Programs of the Graduate School
Publication Type: Audiovisual
Abstract: This is a series of seventeen short video case studies covering different areas of responsible conduct of research. The case studies are meant to help foster informal discussions about issues of academic and research integrity betw...
Year: 2002
URL: http://gradschpdprograms.syr.edu/resources/videos.php

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

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

Authors: Shipp, Allan C. ; Korenman, Stanley G.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Four months after having lunch with a leader in his field, a graduate student is informed by his adviser that his work has appeared, with only minimal attribution, in an article written by the aforementioned leader....
Year: 1994
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/AppropriatingIdeas.htm

Authors: Cassell, Joan
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: While doing a linguistic study, Professor M found out some remarkable ethnographic information about a group of Native Americans. The group told him out-right that the beliefs and practices are not the property of non-Native America...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/forbiddenknowledge.pdf

Authors: Shipp, Allan C. ; Korenman, Stanley G.
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: This case is set several years in the future. A researcher has developed a method for detecting in utero genetic predisposition for about 200 genetic and congenital conditions. A major laboratory company wants to license the method ...
Year: 1994
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/GeneticTestingJ3.htm

Authors: Fisher, Terry
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Charlie Boyd is a law professor that has received financial backing for an internet law resource center that he wants to create. He runs into problems getting the site finished because he needs to hire people do certain jobs and the...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/jointauthorshipofawebsite.pdf

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

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

Authors: University of Minnesota, Office of the Vice President for Research
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Publishing photographs without a copyright. Brief summary: Prof. X has written an art history article that contains many images of works located in a museum in a small South American country. He does not have a copyright for the ima...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/publishingphotographs2.pdf

Authors: Schrag, Brian
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: A professor presents her work on the genetic structure of plants at a brown bag seminar. Her work has generated many ideas, and she does not have time to pursue them all. A graduate student, who is not her advisee, approaches her ab...
Year: 1997
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/StatuteofLimitations.htm

Authors: Asher, Frederick
Publication Type: Case Study
Abstract: Prof. M wrote a book with many color reproductions about a recently deceased artist. When it was ready for publication and after he received funding, the estate of the artist decided that he could not publish any of the color photog...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.research.umn.edu/ethics/pdf/estateofanartist.pdf

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

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

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