Legal and ethical issues in knowledge management in Malaysia

Intellectual Property and Development

“…228 There are various modes of software production that exist on the Internet, but they are all similar in one way or another as they use the power of the Internet to bring all people together to contribute to a common goal. 229 Along with others, including, Marcelo Tosatti, Alan Cox, and Andrew Morton. To make this development model process as efficient as possible, one person or a group of persons will be appointed to oversee the development of such a project.…”

“…224 In 1970, the Indian Patent Act was enacted 225 to strike a balance between the interests of investors and consumers and ensure that the benefits of new technological developments reached the Indian people without any monopoly control. 229 India is a truly great example for other developing countries that want to develop their own IP system to suit their needs and local conditions. 227 Because of this law, India did not join the Paris Convention until 7 December 1989, when it later modified 228 it to be fully compatible with the international patent system.…”

“…These studies either examine a particular policy change in great depth or attempt to examine the average impact of a number of reform policies on patents. 229 The problem with most of these studies is that they fail to prove a strong positive relationship between IP and increases in levels of domestic innovation. 225 The study noted that firms in Lebanon that were capable of designing high quality clothes were frustrated by the number of infringements that occurred locally on their designs.…”

“…It found that while there is a thriving musical business in those countries, weak protection of copyright and absence of supporting institutions such as professional collecting societies inhibited investment and domestic innovation in the music industry. 229 Branstetter, above n 70, 336. This is because some developing countries still only offer weak protection for IP, whilst others provide stronger protection, and there is value in examining the effect of both weak and strong systems on innovation.…”

“…223 'Allah loveth those who keep their duty', 224 and 'o you who believe, fulfil the contracts'. 229 Manafah are all sorts of things that can bring interests to the people. 227 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) also said 'keep and pay back the trusts of those who entrust you'.…”