Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Oregon

Plagiarism is one of the most serious academic offenses out there. However, it's the school, not the courts, who will hold the student accountable and impose penalties for plagiarism. Civil or criminal liability does not affix to a plagiarism charge. Will the school hold the student accountable for plagiarism? You bet. Schools have a variety of sanctions for plagiarism that range from a slap on the wrist to permanent expulsion.

Charges of copyright infringement can arise from the same facts as those giving rise to the plagiarism charge, and the student may � MAY � be found liable in court for copyright infringement arising out of the same incident that gave rise to the plagiarism charge. The student may have absolute defenses in place in the law, however, to avoid the copyright infringement liability.

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