Intellectual Property Rights refers to creations of the mind and the ownership of the
person who came up with it. Through the series of this course, we will focus on
discussion of copyrights, patents and provides a brief look at trademarks and trade
secrets. We will also have the comparisons of what can and cannot be protected, and
what rights the owner does and does not obtain. Security issues relating to information
technology, biogenetic materials, and business methods are also highlighted. And most
importantly, how to contribute in protecting intellectual properties from disclosure by
recognizing and neutralizing serious threats.