Exam 10: Intellectual Property and Internet Law

Paula develops a new espresso machine, which she names "Quik Shot." She also writes the operating manual.Paula can obtain trademark protection for

Public domain means that rights to certain intellectual property belong to everyone.

Ellen publishes a book titled First Place, which includes a chapter from Frank's copyrighted book Great Racecar Drivers.Ellen's use of the chapter is actionable provided

A trademark must be registered to support a trademark infringement action.

Downloading software or music into a computer's random access memory without authorization is copyright infringement.

The idea for "On Your Mark," a computer game featuring racing cars, is protected by

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

A trade name cannot be registered with the federal government if it is also a trademark.

Sharing copyrighted works with others without authorization is never a crime.

Cathy uses, on her new recording Drive By, the exact note-for-note melody of a song written by Earl without his permission.This is

Standard Corporation can not claim a trademark in the phrase "Quality Is Standard" if the phrase

College Copy Shop (CCS)compiles, copies, and sells reading materials to students on the instructions of their professors, who indicate which parts of which publications should be included.These include texts published by Deep Topics, Inc.CCS does not obtain the permission of Deep Topics, or any of the other original publishers of the copied materials, and does not pay royalties on the sales of the compilations.Deep Topics and others file a suit against CCS, alleging infringement of the plaintiffs' intellectual property rights.Which type of intellectual property is involved in this situation What is CCS's likely defense How is a court most likely to rule Explain.

RockStar Software, Inc., develops a new series of performance-related video games.This software is most likely protected by

Joey reproduces Mina's copyrighted work without paying royalties.Joey is most likely excepted from liability for copyright infringement under the "fair use" doctrine if

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

A marketing technique can be a trade secret.

It is possible to copyright an idea.

Patent protection begins on the date that a patent is issued.

Modern Clothing, Inc., and National Denim Corporation use the mark "Made by Members of the U.S.Textile Workers Union" on the tags of their products to indicate the participation of the union in the manufacture.Modern and National are not in business together and do not own this mark.This mark is

A collective mark distinguishes products that are likely to be of interest to collectors.