Week 9: Intellectual Property and Global Intellectual Property Rights
Determine whether or not existing “fair use” exceptions strike an appropriate balance between creators and users of the material. Provide two (2) specific examples to
support your response.
Determine the key legal and ethical issues surrounding the ability of pharmaceutical companies to patent and exploit plant-derived substances, and suggest at least one
(1) way in which a company might provide compensation besides direct / individual payments.
