Question 1

Software copyrights cover operation methods,such as menus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The "likelihood of confusion" standard is used:

Accepted Answer

A) in copyright cases. 
B) in patent cases. 
C) in trademark infringement cases. 
D) none of the above 
A) in copyright cases. 
B) in patent cases. 
C) in trademark infringement cases. 
D) none of the above

Question 3

Slander of title is the same tort as palming off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Palming off:

Accepted Answer

A) is the same as trademark infringement. 
B) requires proof of the likelihood of confusion. 
C) is a statutory protection in competition. 
D) is a federal crime. 
E) none of the above 
A) is the same as trademark infringement. 
B) requires proof of the likelihood of confusion. 
C) is a statutory protection in competition. 
D) is a federal crime. 
E) none of the above

Question 5

The Sonny Bono Copyright Extension Act:

Accepted Answer

A) does not apply to individual copyright ownership. 
B) does not apply to corporate copyright ownership. 
C) does not provide protection for movies. 
D) extended the time for the federal copyright protection to 70 years beyond the life of the creator/author. 
E) none of the above 
A) does not apply to individual copyright ownership. 
B) does not apply to corporate copyright ownership. 
C) does not provide protection for movies. 
D) extended the time for the federal copyright protection to 70 years beyond the life of the creator/author. 
E) none of the above

Question 6

The United States is a working requirement patent jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The failure to prevent generic use of trade names and trademarks can result in a loss of protection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What of the following could be protected as a trade secret?

Accepted Answer

A) chemical formula 
B) supply chain management system of a company 
C) customer list 
D) All of the above are examples of trade secrets. 
A) chemical formula 
B) supply chain management system of a company 
C) customer list 
D) All of the above are examples of trade secrets.

Question 9

Working requirements mandate use and development of the patented product or the rights are lost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Under the Industrial Espionage Act,which of the following potential penalties is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A corporate fine of up to $1,000,000 
B) A fine of up to $1,000,000 for an individual 
C) Imprisonment of up to 25 years for an individual 
D) A fine of up to $500,000 for an individual 
A) A corporate fine of up to $1,000,000 
B) A fine of up to $1,000,000 for an individual 
C) Imprisonment of up to 25 years for an individual 
D) A fine of up to $500,000 for an individual

Question 11

Robin Thicke and Pharell Williams had a hit song,"Blurred Lines," in 2013.Mr.Thicke and Mr.Williams were sued by the heirs of Marvin Gaye who claimed that the song copied portions of Mr.Gaye's 1977 hit song,"Got to Give It Up." Mr.Gaye was shot and killed by his father in 1984.The Gaye heirs brought the suit in 2014.Under federal copyright laws:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​the suit was brought within the time limits of the copyright protection for the song. 
B) ​the suit had to be brought by 2004. 
C) the suit cannot be brought because Mr.Gaye is no longer alive. 
D) if there were only portions copied, there is no copyright infringement. 
A) ​the suit was brought within the time limits of the copyright protection for the song. 
B) ​the suit had to be brought by 2004. 
C) the suit cannot be brought because Mr.Gaye is no longer alive. 
D) if there were only portions copied, there is no copyright infringement.

Question 12

Most companies have its employees sign non-disclosure agreements to try to insure silence when the employee no longer works there.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ideas can be copyrighted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The book "Fort Apache" dealt with the story of a battle at a frontier fort and the film "Fort Apache: The Bronx," was a story about the challenges of police officers in battling crime in the Bronx area of New York City.The author of "Fort Apache" has brought suit against the film makers.
-What would be the film makers' best defense in the suit against them by the author?

Accepted Answer

A) That the idea of a Fort Apache is general in terms of the nature of a battle and not a unique idea. 
B) That the name of the film is different. 
C) That the use of an idea in a film is not an infringement of an idea in a book. 
D) That book names are not protected by statute. 
A) That the idea of a Fort Apache is general in terms of the nature of a battle and not a unique idea. 
B) That the name of the film is different. 
C) That the use of an idea in a film is not an infringement of an idea in a book. 
D) That book names are not protected by statute.

Question 15

The Community Trademark is the European Union's one-stop registration system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The novel One Fine Day told the story of a man trapped in a repeating day,forced to live the same day over and over.The movie "Groundhog Day," also featured a man caught in a repeating day.The novel was dark and introspective,while the film was a romantic comedy.In a suit by the author of the book against the film makers,which of the following would be important?

Accepted Answer

A) That any similarities between the two works related general ideas, concepts or abstractions. 
B) That the film was made first. 
C) That the screenwriters for the film had read the book. 
D) All of the above would be important. 
A) That any similarities between the two works related general ideas, concepts or abstractions. 
B) That the film was made first. 
C) That the screenwriters for the film had read the book. 
D) All of the above would be important.

Question 17

John W.Carson,better known as Johnny Carson,was the host and star of "The Tonight Show." His announcer used the phrase "Here's Johnny" to introduce Mr.Carson from the time the first show appeared in 1957.Carson licensed the phrase for use with a clothing line he endorsed as well as a line of men's toiletries.In 1976,a Michigan corporation began manufacturing and selling portable toilets for use at construction sites and at large outdoor events.The toilets were called,"Here's Johnny! portable toilets!" The company also used the phrase,"the world's foremost commodian" in describing its product.Mr.Carson filed suit.What would be the basis of his lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

The court in Carson v.Here's J

Question 18

Goods sold by an authorized dealer beyond the dealer's authorized territory or quantity are:

Accepted Answer

A) knockoff goods. 
B) gray market goods. 
C) infringed goods. 
D) none of the above 
A) knockoff goods. 
B) gray market goods. 
C) infringed goods. 
D) none of the above

Question 19

The Federal Trademark Dilution Act permits private suit for tarnishment of a trademark.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Corporations' copyrights last for 50 years from the time of their creation or release,whichever is later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Software copyrights cover operation methods,such as menus.

The "likelihood of confusion" standard is used:

Slander of title is the same tort as palming off.

Palming off:

The Sonny Bono Copyright Extension Act:

The United States is a working requirement patent jurisdiction.

The failure to prevent generic use of trade names and trademarks can result in a loss of protection.

What of the following could be protected as a trade secret?

Working requirements mandate use and development of the patented product or the rights are lost.

Under the Industrial Espionage Act,which of the following potential penalties is correct?

Most companies have its employees sign non-disclosure agreements to try to insure silence when the employee no longer works there.

Ideas can be copyrighted.

The Community Trademark is the European Union's one-stop registration system.

Goods sold by an authorized dealer beyond the dealer's authorized territory or quantity are:

The Federal Trademark Dilution Act permits private suit for tarnishment of a trademark.

Corporations' copyrights last for 50 years from the time of their creation or release,whichever is later.

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Exam 15: Business and Intellectual Property Law

Software copyrights cover operation methods,such as menus.

The "likelihood of confusion" standard is used:

Slander of title is the same tort as palming off.

Palming off:

The Sonny Bono Copyright Extension Act:

The United States is a working requirement patent jurisdiction.

The failure to prevent generic use of trade names and trademarks can result in a loss of protection.

What of the following could be protected as a trade secret?

Working requirements mandate use and development of the patented product or the rights are lost.

Under the Industrial Espionage Act,which of the following potential penalties is correct?

Most companies have its employees sign non-disclosure agreements to try to insure silence when the employee no longer works there.

Ideas can be copyrighted.

The Community Trademark is the European Union's one-stop registration system.

Goods sold by an authorized dealer beyond the dealer's authorized territory or quantity are:

The Federal Trademark Dilution Act permits private suit for tarnishment of a trademark.

Corporations' copyrights last for 50 years from the time of their creation or release,whichever is later.

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Judicial System

Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Business Torts

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts and Sales: Performance,Remedies,and Collection

Product Advertising and Liability

Business Competition: Antitrust

Management of Employee Conduct: Agency

Governance and Structure: Forms of Doing Business

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Management of Employee Welfare

Management: Employment Discrimination

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