Goal of Assignment #7: To familiarize the student with computer security via the intellectual property discussed in class: copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

Due Date: April 14, 2003, Monday.

For each IP method, submit the following:

• Patents:
  Go to https://www.uspto.gov/main/patents.htm, the USPTO website for patents. Click on "SEARCH patents" and on the next page click "Quick Search." Then type "computer security" and "encryption" (without quotes) in Term 1 and Term 2, Select years should be 1976 to present. Click search. This will bring up a list of patents. Select one. Email patent number & name to Dr. Kaplan. Every student will have a different patent!
  After Dr. K's approval, submit:
  1. The first page (includes the abstract)
  2. A summary of the invention in your own words
  3. Date of issue, patent no., inventor, assignee
• Tradmarks:
  Go to https://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm, the USPTO trademarks webpage. Search on any company that is involved with computer security and find a trademark for their company or product.
  Submit:
  4. The webpage (should be a page or so)
• Copyrights:
  Submit:
  5. A photocopy of a page from a computer security textbook that indicates the copyright information.