1. Ethics and Legality of Copyrights in Computer Software Team 6 Authors: Barret Eubanks, Simantini Kulkarni, Leah Conner, and Rodney Rosario Presented on June 5, 2002

2. Introduction n Ethics and Legality of Copyrights in Computer Software n Ethics is not always a gray area n What we should know as students and as students and future, or present, employees in the computer industry

3. Copyright n Main property right arising out of the development process n Encourages creative effort n A copyright arises automatically n The Copyright owner may not be who we think

4. Works for Hire n Two Types of Developers – Employed Programmers – Free-Lance Programmers or Entrepreneurs

5. Employed Programmers n Definition n To whom is the copyright held n Contract

6. Free-Lance Programmer n Definition n To whom is the copyright held n Contract

7. Three Things to Remember n It is unethical to carry code with you. n It is unethical to sell code that you developed for an employer. n It is unethical to assist a competitor in developing a similar solution.

8. Copyright Ownership n Company’s monetary consideration n No…It is mine n True owner

9. Be Aware n Developing personal software n Who really owns it?

10. Copyright Infringement n Similar problem n Developing a similar solution

11. As Students n University owns all projects n Unethical to take code with you n Fair?

12. Thesis n University owned n Way to work around copyright n Gatorade example

13. Conclusion Three Things to Remember about Ethics: - It is unethical to carry code with you. - It is unethical to sell code that you developed for an employer. - It is unethical to assist a competitor in developing a similar solution. n Always be aware of ethics and protect yourself!

14. References http://jaring.nmhu.edu/NOTES/cs558/..%5CETHICS.HTM http://www.dunn.com/papers/paper_13.shtml http.//www.fplc.edu/tfield/cOpySof.htm