In my opinion intellectual property is the exact equivalent to physical property. You can scan in a picture you drew onto your computer. You have a physical copy as well as a digital one now. The problem is that digital property can be more easily distributed over a vast area. This however does not strip away the legitimacy of the original ownership. How to protect intellectual property without killing innovation is a difficult balancing act. A company Iâ(TM)m currently interning for has got the right idea. They allow you to protect your intellectual property with an interactive copyright tag which gives instant permission to use or purchase your work. They are also developing technology which will seek out your infringed work and help you take the appropriate actions. Check out the beta version at: http://creators.icopyright.com./ Kind Regards, Tyson Oâ(TM)Donnell