After reading the assigned chapter(s) and reviewing any provided supplemental material, answer the following questions:

1.    What is meant by intellectual property?  Discuss the three major types.
2.    Why is this area so controversial?
3.    Why are there different Technical Data and Computer Software regulations? (FAR/DFARS)
4.    Do you agree with the current policies on contractors retaining (mostly) full rights on items that the government paid for under the contract?

Additional Material: See NCMA Article Data Rights Questions CM0912 – 72-79