Copyright Intellectual Property
Fair Use Plagiarism
Public Domain Licensing
Exclusive Rights Infringement

 

A category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. A legal right that grants the creator of original work exclusive control over its use and distribution.
The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. A legal doctrine that permits limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the rights holder.
The act of permitting someone to use intellectual property under specific conditions. Works that are free for use by anyone, which have expired copyrights or were never copyrighted.
The unauthorized use of protected work that violates the copyright holder's exclusive rights. Rights granted to authors and creators that allow them to control the use of their works.

 

Patent Exclusivity
Patent Application Patent Maintenance
Patent Enforcement Market Exclusivity
Software Patent Patentability

 

The state of being limited to one party, granting them sole rights to produce and profit from a certain invention or idea. A legal right granted to inventors that allows them exclusive control over the production, use, and sale of their inventions for a specified period.
The obligation to pay fees at regular intervals to keep a granted patent in force and enforceable. A formal request submitted to a patent office, containing all necessary details about the invention, including claims and specifications.
Provides a temporary monopoly on an invention, enabling the owner to regulate market entry and enhance financial returns. The actions taken to monitor for unauthorized use of a patented invention and pursue legal remedies against infringements.
The criteria that determine whether an invention can be granted a patent, typically requiring novelty, non-obviousness, and usefulness. A legal protection that grants exclusive rights to inventors for their innovative software solutions.

 

Legal Considerations Contract Law
Privacy Laws Employment Law
Compliance Tort Law
Cybersecurity Consumer Protection

 

The body of law that governs agreements and enforceable promises between parties. The factors and laws that must be taken into account when making legal decisions, such as compliance with regulations, contracts, and ethical standards.
The area of law that governs the rights and duties between employers and employees, including issues such as hiring, wages, working conditions, and termination. The set of laws and regulations that protect individuals' right to privacy, including personal information, communications, and data.
The branch of law that deals with civil wrongdoings and provides remedies for damages caused by someone's negligence, intentional actions, or strict liability. The process of ensuring that individuals and organizations adhere to laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to their activities.
The laws and regulations that aim to safeguard consumers from unfair business practices, such as false advertising, defective products, and deceptive trade practices. The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks and unauthorized access.

 

Corporate Governance Software Copyright
Patents Trade Secret
Open Source Invention
Freeware Shareware

 

The exclusive legal right granted to the creator of an original work of software to use, distribute, and sell their creation. The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled, including the relationships among stakeholders and the goals for which the corporation is governed.
Confidential or proprietary information that provides a competitive advantage to a company and is kept secret from the public, such as a software algorithm. A government-granted monopoly right that gives the inventor exclusive control over their invention for a limited period of time.
A novel and useful creation, usually in the form of a product or process, resulting from human creativity and ingenuity. Software that is freely available, allowing users to access, use, modify, and distribute it without restrictions.
Software that is initially provided for free, but requires payment after a trial period. Software that can be used and distributed for free.

 

Proprietary Commercial
Trialware End-User License Agreement (EULA)
Site License Software License
Open Source License Freeware License

 

Software that is developed and sold for profit. Software that is owned by a specific organization or individual and cannot be freely modified or distributed.
A legal contract between the software copyright holder and the user, specifying the terms and conditions of use. Software that is provided for free for a limited time or with limited functionality, with the option to purchase a full version.
A legal agreement that allows individuals or organizations to use software under certain terms and conditions. A software license that allows the use of the software by all users within a specific location or organization.
A type of software license that allows users to use the software for free, but may have restrictions on distribution or modification. A type of software license that allows users to access, modify, and distribute the source code of the software.

 

Shareware License Commercial License
Single User License Multi-User License
Multi User License Cybercrime Laws
Computer Fraud Digital Forensics

 

A type of software license that is sold for profit, usually with additional features or support. A type of software license that allows users to try the software before purchasing a full license.
A type of software license that allows multiple users within an organization to access and use the software. A type of software license that allows only one user to access and use the software.
Laws that deal with offenses committed using computers or the internet, such as hacking, identity theft, and online fraud. A license that allows multiple individuals to access and use a software or a website concurrently.
The practice of collecting, analyzing, and preserving electronic evidence in a way that is legally admissible in court. The use of computer technology to deceive or manipulate others for financial gain or personal advantage.

 

Online Harassment Ransomware
Identity Theft Intellectual Property Laws
Trademark Creative Commons
Data Protection Breach Notification

 

A type of malicious software that encrypts a victim's data and demands a ransom payment in exchange for decrypting and restoring access. The act of engaging in abusive, threatening, or distressing behavior towards others through online platforms or communication channels.
Laws that protect creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, and images used in commerce. The fraudulent acquisition and use of another person's personal information, typically for financial gain.
A licensing system that allows creators to give permission for others to use their work under certain conditions, promoting collaboration, sharing, and building upon existing intellectual creations. A distinctive sign, symbol, or logo used to identify and distinguish goods or services from those of others, granting legal protection against unauthorized use or imitation.
The requirement to inform individuals and authorities of a security breach that involves their personal data. Refers to the practice of safeguarding information from corruption, loss, unauthorized access, or destruction.

 

Consent Cybersecurity Laws
Online Defamation Cyberbullying
Social Media Slander
Harassment Trolling

 

The set of laws and regulations that govern activities related to protecting computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, hacking, and data breaches. The permission granted by an individual for the collection and processing of their personal data.
The use of electronic communication to harass, intimidate, or harm individuals through the spread of derogatory messages, rumors, or threats. The act of making false statements about a person or organization through the internet with the intent to harm their reputation.
The spoken form of defamation, where false statements are communicated orally to damage someone's reputation. Online platforms and websites that enable users to create and share content, interact with others, and participate in online communities.
Posting inflammatory, irrelevant, or offensive comments or messages online with the aim of provoking emotional responses and disrupting discussions. Persistent and unwanted behavior that causes someone distress, fear, or annoyance, often done with the intention of exerting power or control.

 

Online Reputation Management Anonymity
Impersonation Domain Name Disputes
Cybersquatting Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP)
DNS Hijacking Proprietary License

 

The state of being unknown or unidentifiable online, often used to protect privacy or facilitate malicious activities. The practice of monitoring and controlling an individual's or company's online reputation by managing search engine results and addressing negative content.
Disputes that arise over the ownership, registration, or use of an internet domain name. Using someone else's identity or pretending to be someone else online to deceive or harm others.
A policy implemented by ICANN for resolving domain name disputes by arbitration. The act of registering or using a domain name with the intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else.
A software license that grants users the right to use the software, without access to the source code. The malicious act of redirecting internet traffic from its intended destination to a different IP address, usually for fraudulent purposes.

 

Copyleft GNU General Public License (GPL)
Compiled Program Permissive License
MIT License

 

A widely used free software license that guarantees end users the freedom to run, study, share, and modify the software. A licensing method that allows software to be freely used, modified, and shared, but requires that all derivative works also be distributed under the same license.
A type of software license that allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute software without strict restrictions. The version of software that has been transformed from source code into machine code that can be executed by a computer.
A widely used permissive license that allows for software reuse with minimal restrictions on how the software can be used.