Importance of Copyright and Intellectual Property in the Academic Context

1. Introduction

Understanding the role of copyright in open education and science is essential for all stakeholders who create, use, and share knowledge in the digital age, as it ensures respect for both their own and others’ intellectual contributions.

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Intellectual creations that are eligible for protection by a form of intellectual property right are produced at higher education institutions through scientific research activities within specific research projects, collaborations, consultancy services, and other related activities. Within the legal system, these creations are protected in different ways and with different legal effects.

Intellectual property rights are divided into:

• copyright and related rights
• industrial property

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Sources:

• Copyright
• Intellectual property.
• Duration of copyright.