Your Own Argument and Opinions

In conclusion, it was an interesting experience trying to figure out what questions to ask and contacting the lawyers. Although the specific lawyers that I found weren't of much help, they were still very kind and professional with me. This experience has taught me, that If I ever face any type of legal issues with my business or intellectual property, I will know exactly what type of lawyer I need to talk to and I won’t have to waste time trying to contact different kinds of lawyers.

"For much of history, land was the most valuable form of property. It was the primary source of wealth and social status. Today, intellectual property is a major source of wealth. New ideas—for manufacturing processes, computer programs, medicines, books—bring both affluence and influence." (Cengage Advantage Books: Introduction to Business Law, Page: 502)

Overall, I think the people who answered the questions on the internet did a decent job in summarizing the law but obviously, I do not recommend taking serious advice from the internet. I would recommend doing research on your own but in the end it’s best to actually get a lawyer and confirming your options with the lawyer before making any decisions. "Most people do not hire a lawyer to read form contracts. And without an experienced lawyer, it is highly unlikely that an individual would be aware of ambiguities." (Cengage Advantage Books: Introduction to Business Law, Page: 6)

For the most part, I agree with the rulings and the law when it comes to copyrights and intellectual property because it is fair and the law is there for a reason. I believe the reason is to protect artist and business owners like us. As long as we abide by the law, then we are in favor.

"Binding legal ideas often come from the courts. Judges generally follow precedent. When courts decide a case, they tend to apply the same legal rules that other courts have used in similar cases. The principle that precedent is binding on later cases is stare decisis, which means “let the decision stand.” Stare decisis makes the law predictable, and this in turn enables businesses and private citizens to plan intelligently." (Cengage Advantage Books: Introduction to Business Law, Page: 6)

"We depend upon the law to give us a stable nation and economy, a fair society, a safe place to live and work. But while law is a vital tool for crafting the society we want, there are no easy answers about how to create it. In a democracy, we all participate in the crafting. Legal rules control us, yet we create them. A working knowledge of the law can help build a successful career—and a solid democracy."(Cengage Advantage Books: Introduction to Business Law, Page: 12)