Digital Forensics: Intellectual Property Crimes and Computer Security

Intellectual  property  rights  are  the  legal  rights  that  cover  the  privileges  given  to  individuals who are the owners and inventors of a work, and have created something with their intellectual creativity. Individuals related to areas such as literature, music, invention, etc., can be granted such rights, which can then be used in the trade practices by them. The originator or designer acquires exclusive privileges against any exploitation or use of work without his prior knowledge and permission. However, the rights are fixed for a limited period of time to sustain balance. Intellectual property can be pilfered (i.e., infringed or defrauded) in several ways. For example, copyrighted works,  such  as books,  music, movies,  business  software  or  games, may be dishonestly invaded by duplicating or  distributing unlicensed copies  of  such  works  either online   or   by   manufacturing   and   distributing   infringed CDs   or   DVDs   containing   the  unauthorized  content.  A trademark may be trespassed by marketing merchandises, brands or other packaging containing an imitation mark.  An exceedingly protected trade  secret  can  be underhandedly fiddled from  its  owner  either  by  a  company  insider  or  by somebody outside a company and used to profit an opponent.

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