4. Rule of law -- a concise summary of the main precedent established. Support with quotes from the book

The rule of the law is that you shall not steal. Since the bulk of my questions where on pretty along those lines of copyright, (Copyrights - consists of a bundle of tights held by the author or developer of an original work of authorship. Nolo, Patent, copyright, & trademark, pg 219.) patent, (Patent - a patent is a right provided by a government that allows an inventor to prevent others from manufacturing, selling, or using the patent owners invention. Nolo, Patent, copyright, & trademark, pg 97) and trademark (Trademark - Manufacturers and merchants use trademarks for the sole purpose of distinguishing their products from those of others in the marketplace, not for any functional purpose) issues. I think we'll stick with that. But even there are some instances that some questions could arise. Like what about unpublished work? Unpublished work - is an original work of authorship that is fixed in a tangible medium of expression but has not yet been published automatically qualifies for copyright protection. Nolo, Patent, copyright, & trademark, pg 302.  So if your going to use something that is not yours, you're going to need permission.  Permission- the reason for acquiring permission is to avoid a lawsuit. The copyright owner controls the use of the work, and a person who uses it without permission could be sued for financial damages.  It is wise to operate under the assumption that all art, music, and writings are all protected by copyright law. Nolo, Patent, copyright, & trademark, pg 282.  You need to be special careful when your going into other countries and using your or you're companies likeness.  International trademark rights - Trademark rights in each country depend soley on the trademark laws of that country; there is no set o international laws.  Nolo, Patent, copyright, & trademark, pg424