Exam 4: Intellectual Property

GreatGro, Inc., makes genetically modified seeds with properties that are identical to Hearty Harvest Corporation's patented seeds, without Hearty Harvest's permission. This is most likely​

Milo publishes a book titled No Equals, which includes a chapter from Paige's copyrighted book Olympic Champions. Milo's use of the chapter is actionable provided that​

By using another's trademark, a business could lead consumers to believe that its goods were made by the other business.

In his recording "Nuthing Nu," O'Reilly uses the melody of a song written by Pete. O'Reilly did not obtain Pete's permission. This is​

Moe applies nano technology to invent a device that reduces the half-life of spent plutonium rods used in nuclear-fuel reactors. He names the device "Halftime." He also writes Nano Nukes, a book about this invention and other uses for nano technology. Moe can obtain copyright protection for​

Chris operates the Devil's Brew chain of coffee stands. "Devil's Brew" is​

RiteMade Machinery, Inc., designs, makes, and sells a drill press. Steel Equipment Company copies the design without RiteMade's permission. Steel's conduct is actionable provided​

Protection of trade secrets extends both to ideas and to their expression.

From Southeast Asia, Tai Ltd. exports genuine trademarked goods to the United States. Tai also makes labels and packaging bearing another firm's trademark, ships the labels to another location, and then affixes them to an inferior product to deceive buyers. Tai sells these goods to retailers who are unaware that the marks are counterfeit. It is a crime to​

Creative Worx, Inc., develops, makes, and markets new computer programs for businesses and consumers. Generally, copyright protection extends to​

Wendy works as a weather announcer for a TV station under the character name Weather Wendy. Wendy can register her name as​

A certification mark distinguishes products approved, or "certified," by the government.

Like most successful companies, Pads & Phones, Inc. (P&P), has trade secrets. The law protects those secrets if​

Copyright protection is automatic-registration is not required.

France and the United States are signatories of the Berne Convention. Alain, a citizen of France, publishes a book first in France and then in the United States. Alain's copyright must be recognized by​

John Jones decides to use his personal name for a line of clothing he is developing. Whether or not the name "John Jones" acquires a secondary meaning will depend on​

An arbitrary use of ordinary words may not be trademarked.

A person who buys a copyrighted work cannot sell it to someone else.

Patent infringement occurs only if all features or parts of a product are copied.

Gold & Sweet Company bottles and sells maple syrup from its plant in Vermont. On the labels is a logo that states "100% Genuine New England Maple Syrup Certified by the Northeast Maple Syrup Harvesters Association." This logo is​