Exam 18: Intellectual Property

How would a trademark applicant demonstrate title to a trademark?

The term "intellectual property," when used to refer to a freelance cartoonist's newly composed cartoon,is synonymous in law with which of the following?

Nancy is currently reviewing the serialized one-line definitions,known as claims,noted on her client's application.What is name given to Nancy's role?

With respect to a patent application,which of the following distinguishes the evolution in a particular state of the art or knowledge from an inventive step?

Which of the following is distinguished by the absence of specific statutory protection and statutory definition?

Despite consumer lobbyist efforts,the government refused to compromise with a levy on blank recording media,opting instead for an outright ban on blank tapes and the like,in recognition of the difficulties in policing copyright infringement of music.

Which of the following distinguishes a patent held by a large commercial entity from a patent held by a small commercial entity?

A licence of intellectual property permits the transfer of a right by an assignor to the assignee.

As the technological evolution continues,items such as computers,cellphone video cameras,and MP3 players readily facilitate the unimpeded use of intellectual property with impunity.

Which of the following areas of intellectual property are within the federal government's legislative jurisdiction?

If a trademark is unregistered,how will it derive value?

Which of the following would most likely result in the compromise of a protected trade secret?

Which of the following strongly supports incurring the expense of having a patent agent search relevant literature for the purposes of establishing novelty?

Sun Power Generation Corp.has applied for registration of its trademark.The company includes a disclaimer as part of its mark and has noted the disclaimer in the trademark application.Which of the following disclaimers would have the strongest influence on Sun Power's application?

Which of the following would an author most likely indicate as the purpose for copyrighting and producing creative works?

Paulette's patent agent submitted her patent application to the Canadian patent office (CPO).The CPO stamped the application,noting a June 1,2010,filing date.In order to avoid this patent application being deemed abandoned,what must Paulette do?

In which of the following are paternity,integrity,and association the most important contributing factor?

The price of a patent monopoly is the requirement to disclose the invention.

The president of Amanda's organization has instructed that all strategic business information be protected due to its confidentiality.Which of the following will provide the most effective means of acquiring that protection?

A court will grant an injunction before trial in a matter involving alleged infringement of intellectual property as long as the plaintiff has demonstrated that there is a serious issue to be tried,irreparable harm may be caused,and the balance of convenience favours the applicant.