Question 1

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

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A)  ​all aspects of the software. 
B)  ​the "look and feel" of the software. 
C)  ​those parts of the software that can be read by humans. 
D)  ​all of the choices. 
A)  ​all aspects of the software. 
B)  ​the "look and feel" of the software. 
C)  ​those parts of the software that can be read by humans. 
D)  ​all of the choices.

Question 2

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

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A)  ​import genuine trademarked goods. 
B)  ​traffic in counterfeit packaging. 
C)  ​sell counterfeit versions of brand-name products in foreign countries. 
D)  ​unknowingly buy goods with a counterfeit mark. 
A)  ​import genuine trademarked goods. 
B)  ​traffic in counterfeit packaging. 
C)  ​sell counterfeit versions of brand-name products in foreign countries. 
D)  ​unknowingly buy goods with a counterfeit mark.

Question 3

In 2017, Kelly writes Like the Wind, a novel about marathoners and ultra marathoners. Kelly does not register the work with the appropriate government office. Under federal copyright law, Kelly's work is protected

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A)  ​for ten years. 
B)  ​for twenty years. 
C)  ​for the life of the author plus seventy years. 
D)  ​until a revised or updated edition is issued. 
A)  ​for ten years. 
B)  ​for twenty years. 
C)  ​for the life of the author plus seventy years. 
D)  ​until a revised or updated edition is issued.

Question 4

A person can reproduce copyrighted material for purposes such as teaching, including multiple copies for classroom use, without paying royalties.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Li'l Canine Company (LCC) uses a trademark that neither LCC nor anyone else has registered with the government. Under federal trademark law, LCC

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A)  ​can register the mark for protection. 
B)  ​cannot register a mark that has been used in commerce. 
C)  ​has committed trademark infringement. 
D)  ​must put off registration until the mark is out of use for six months. 
A)  ​can register the mark for protection. 
B)  ​cannot register a mark that has been used in commerce. 
C)  ​has committed trademark infringement. 
D)  ​must put off registration until the mark is out of use for six months.

Question 6

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

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A)  ​consumers are confused. 
B)  ​Steel's conduct is intentional. 
C)  ​Steel's conduct reduces the value of RiteMade's design. 
D)  ​RiteMade's design is patented. 
A)  ​consumers are confused. 
B)  ​Steel's conduct is intentional. 
C)  ​Steel's conduct reduces the value of RiteMade's design. 
D)  ​RiteMade's design is patented.

Question 7

Galileo buys a copy of the book Hip Hop. Later, after reading the book, Galileo sells the book to his sister Inez. This sale of the book is

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A)  ​legal. 
B)  ​legal only if the copyright has expired. 
C)  ​legal only if he sells it for less than he paid for it. 
D)  ​illegal. 
A)  ​legal. 
B)  ​legal only if the copyright has expired. 
C)  ​legal only if he sells it for less than he paid for it. 
D)  ​illegal.

Question 8

States do not have trademark statutes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​copyright infringement. 
B)  ​patent infringement. 
C)  ​trademark infringement. 
D)  ​not infringement. 
A)  ​copyright infringement. 
B)  ​patent infringement. 
C)  ​trademark infringement. 
D)  ​not infringement.

Question 10

Sui Generis, Inc. (SGI), designs and sells solar energy cells to research laboratories, commercial businesses, and individual consumers. Later, without SGI's permission, Mimic Company begins to sell cells of identical design to the same markets. This is most likely​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​copyright infringement. 
B)  ​patent infringement. 
C)  ​trademark infringement. 
D)  ​none of the choices. 
A)  ​copyright infringement. 
B)  ​patent infringement. 
C)  ​trademark infringement. 
D)  ​none of the choices.

Question 11

Anyone who writes a book has automatic international copyright protection-even in nations that are not parties to international agreements relating to intellectual property rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A license permits the use of intellectual property for certain limited purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Copyright protection is automatic-registration is not required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A patent applicant must demonstrate that an invention is marketable to receive a patent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Data Marketing, Inc., registers its trademark as provided by federal law. After the first renewal, this registration

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A)  ​is renewable every ten years. 
B)  ​is renewable every twenty years. 
C)  ​runs for the life of the corporation plus seventy years. 
D)  ​runs forever. 
A)  ​is renewable every ten years. 
B)  ​is renewable every twenty years. 
C)  ​runs for the life of the corporation plus seventy years. 
D)  ​runs forever.

Question 16

In his recording "Nothing Nu 4U," O'Reilly uses the melody of a song written by Pete. O'Reilly did not obtain Pete's permission. This is

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A)  ​copyright infringement. 
B)  ​patent infringement. 
C)  ​trademark infringement. 
D)  ​none of the choices. 
A)  ​copyright infringement. 
B)  ​patent infringement. 
C)  ​trademark infringement. 
D)  ​none of the choices.

Question 17

Constellation Research Inc. uses a mark associated with its name to distinguish its services from those of other tech firms. This mark is

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A)  ​a certification mark. 
B)  ​a collective mark. 
C)  ​a service mark. 
D)  ​trade dress. 
A)  ​a certification mark. 
B)  ​a collective mark. 
C)  ​a service mark. 
D)  ​trade dress.

Question 18

A service mark distinguishes products used by those in public service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

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A)  ​how extensively Jon markets his line of clothing. 
B)  ​the market for Jon's line of clothing. 
C)  ​the number of clothing sales Jon makes. 
D)  ​all of the choices are correct. 
A)  ​how extensively Jon markets his line of clothing. 
B)  ​the market for Jon's line of clothing. 
C)  ​the number of clothing sales Jon makes. 
D)  ​all of the choices are correct.

Question 20

Louie invents "Market Up," new business inventory control software, and applies for a patent. If Louie is granted a patent, it will protect the product

Accepted Answer

A)  ​for ten years. 
B)  ​for twenty years. 
C)  ​for the life of Louie plus seventy years. 
D)  ​until the next software upgrade. 
A)  ​for ten years. 
B)  ​for twenty years. 
C)  ​for the life of Louie plus seventy years. 
D)  ​until the next software upgrade.

Exam 29: Intellectual Property

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

In 2017, Kelly writes Like the Wind, a novel about marathoners and ultra marathoners. Kelly does not register the work with the appropriate government office. Under federal copyright law, Kelly's work is protected

A person can reproduce copyrighted material for purposes such as teaching, including multiple copies for classroom use, without paying royalties.

Li'l Canine Company (LCC) uses a trademark that neither LCC nor anyone else has registered with the government. Under federal trademark law, LCC

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

Galileo buys a copy of the book Hip Hop. Later, after reading the book, Galileo sells the book to his sister Inez. This sale of the book is

States do not have trademark statutes.

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

Sui Generis, Inc. (SGI), designs and sells solar energy cells to research laboratories, commercial businesses, and individual consumers. Later, without SGI's permission, Mimic Company begins to sell cells of identical design to the same markets. This is most likely​

Anyone who writes a book has automatic international copyright protection-even in nations that are not parties to international agreements relating to intellectual property rights.

A license permits the use of intellectual property for certain limited purposes.

Copyright protection is automatic-registration is not required.

A patent applicant must demonstrate that an invention is marketable to receive a patent.

Data Marketing, Inc., registers its trademark as provided by federal law. After the first renewal, this registration

In his recording "Nothing Nu 4U," O'Reilly uses the melody of a song written by Pete. O'Reilly did not obtain Pete's permission. This is

Constellation Research Inc. uses a mark associated with its name to distinguish its services from those of other tech firms. This mark is

A service mark distinguishes products used by those in public service.

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

Louie invents "Market Up," new business inventory control software, and applies for a patent. If Louie is granted a patent, it will protect the product

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Sui Generis, Inc. (SGI), designs and sells solar energy cells to research laboratories, commercial businesses, and individual consumers. Later, without SGI's permission, Mimic Company begins to sell cells of identical design to the same markets. This is most likely

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