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This lesson covers intellectual property law and software licensing for the OCR A-Level Computer Science (H446) specification, section 1.5. You need to understand how intellectual property is protected and the different types of software licences.
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind -- inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. IP laws give creators rights over their creations, allowing them to control how they are used and to benefit from them.
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 is the UK's primary intellectual property legislation.
Copyright protects original works from being copied, distributed, or adapted without permission.
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