1. Ellen will use some copyrighted illustrations from her books on the Web site. She will also include themes from the story lines of her books in some of the games that will be available (free) on the site to registered visitors. Prepare a report of about 300 words in which you discuss at least two intellectual property issues that might arise in the operation of the Web site.
2. In about 200 words, describe the ethical issues that Ellen faces because of the ages of her intended audience members.
3. In about 300 words, outline the laws with which the site must comply when it registers site visitors under the age of 13. Include recommendations regarding how Ellen can best comply with those laws.
4. In about 300 words, describe the sales tax liabilities to which the Web site will be exposed. Assume that Ellen will operate the site from her home office in Michigan and that EPE will manufacture the merchandise in Texas. The merchandise will be warehoused at EPE distribution centers in New Jersey, Ohio, and California.
Ellen Carson is the author and illustrator of a successful series of children's books that chronicle the adventures of Ellasaurus, a 4-year-old orange dinosaur. Ellen has done well with the books, but her business advisors have told her that she could earn considerably more money by creating a merchandising business around the Ellasaurus character. Following this advice, she has created Ellasaurus Products Enterprises (EPE), a company that has begun developing and marketing Ellasaurus toys, stuffed animals, coloring books, pajamas, and Halloween costumes.