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CTE.PS.C.8.5 (Career Technical Education – Pathways)


Standard Identifier: CTE.PS.C.8.5
Content Area: Career Technical Education – Pathways
Grade Range: 7-12
Industry Sector: Public Services
Pathway: Legal Practices Pathway

Pathway Standard:
Recognize the importance of laws and procedures related to intellectual property.

Performance Indicator:
Understand the definition of "intellectual property": the legal concept that certain types of creations- musical, literary, and artistic works; discoveries and inventions; and words, phrases, symbols, and designs- are types of property "owned" by their creators and cannot be copied or used without the permission of the creators.

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