Intellectual Property：練習問題

In Hong Kong, what is a primary legal consequence for a business owner who knowingly possesses and uses pirated computer software for the purpose of their commercial trade or business?

A software developer decides to release a new utility program under an open source license rather than as freeware. Which of the following best describes a benefit of this decision for the developer?

What is the primary purpose of implementing a digital watermark on digital content?

A digital artist distributes high-resolution graphic files online. To protect against intellectual property theft and tampering, the artist wants a mechanism that uses cryptographic techniques to verify both the authenticity and integrity of the original file. Specifically, a cryptographic hash of the file is encrypted using the artist's private key, allowing anyone to verify the creator using the artist's corresponding public key. Name the specific cryptographic mechanism used to verify the authenticity and integrity of the digital asset in this scenario.

Intellectual property is a critical aspect of software development and distribution.

(a) Distinguish between freeware and shareware in terms of their cost to the user and their typical usage restrictions. (4 marks)

(b) A software developer is deciding between releasing a new utility application as freeware or shareware. Suggest one benefit of choosing freeware and one benefit of choosing shareware for the developer. (2 marks)

An independent digital artist creates a unique 3D sculpture and wants to distribute the digital blueprint online. They are concerned about Intellectual Property theft and unauthorized commercial use.

(a) Compare Copyrighted software (proprietary) and Open Source software licenses in terms of the artist's ability to restrict the commercial redistribution of their blueprint. (2 marks)

(b) Explain how the artist could use a digital watermark in the 3D model metadata to provide proof of ownership in case of internet piracy. (2 marks)

(c) Discuss the legal and social implications for a 3D printing bureau that prints and sells the artist's copyrighted work without a license. (3 marks)