How is Intellectual Property understood by creative individuals and thought leaders in the community? Listen to these clips from our ethnographic video study undertaken in collaboration with the Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice. These clips can be used to launch a conversation in your school or community about IP and how to raise awareness of every citizen's right to protect their innovations.
Introduction
The term Intellectual Property doesn't resonate
It's important to teach young people about IP
Misappropriation appears to be common
IP is not well understood
IP regulations appear to favor big business
Hip-hop culture created an explosion of creativity
There is a role for business schools
Artists should adopt high standards
In a perfect world
City planners can design creative communities
Churches, barbershops, and beauty salons can play a role
Tell us what you think! Email: whitman at mbiedc.org
Disclosure: Camisary, Inc. (www.camisary.com) is owned by John Whitman, Director of MBIE.