Intellectual Property is actually a relatively new concept, historically speaking. Rights to intangible property didn’t become codified until the Statute of Anne in the 18th century; this is widely considered the first legally binding document defining and establishing intellectual property. However, it’s still a far cry from our modern experience with Intellectual Property (or IP as it is lovingly and occasionally derisively referred).
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Posted on June 22, 2022From the Faculty Scholarship BlogDr. Anne K. Rasmussen, Professor of Music and Ethnomusicology and Bickers Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, discusses her new book, Music in Arabia: Perspectives on Heritage, Mobility, and Nation, co-edited by Issa Boulos and Virginia Danielson. -
Posted on June 15, 2022From the Special Collections BlogThe SCRC is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 round of Research Travel Grants. -
Posted on June 14, 2022From the WM Libraries BlogFair use can be tricky to navigate because the legal benchmarks for this exemption are intentionally vague. You’ll never actually know if your use of copyrighted material is considered fair use unless a judge decides (which usually means you’ve been sued). -
Posted on June 9, 2022From the WM Libraries BlogIn this post, we introduce W&M Libraries' new instruction and reference librarian, Rick Mikulski! -
Posted on June 3, 2022From the WM Libraries Blog“Queer joy,” according to the corporate giant understanding, is made of brightly-colored silhouettes, hands clasped together, and flashy letters declaring “Proud” and “Love is Love.” This approach skyrocketed in popularity after the legalization of gay marriage by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015. -
Posted on June 6, 2022From the Faculty Scholarship BlogDr. Lawrence Lemis, a mathematics professor, discusses his new book the second edition of "Learning Base R."