Jainism

Intellectual Property

Claiming others' ideas or work as one's own is a form of theft.

Asteya extends to intellectual matters. Plagiarism, claiming credit for others' ideas, or using their creative work without permission are modern forms of stealing recognized in Jain ethics.

Give credit where it is due; acknowledge your sources.

Modern Jain Ethics, Contemporary Application

Traditional principles apply to modern intellectual property concerns.

Applied Ethics