Exam 5: Intellectual Property and Internet Law

A copy must be exactly the same as the original to infringe a copyright.

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

Trademark dilution requires proof that consumers are likely to be confused by the unauthorized use of the mark.

It is possible to copyright an idea.

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

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

The graphics used in "Go!," a handheld video game featuring racecars,are protected by

Beans Coffee & Cocoa Company makes and sells a chocolate-flavored coffee drink under the name "CoCoCafe." Darkroast Java,Inc. ,later markets a similar tasting drink under the name "KoKoKafe." This is most likely

Trade dress has the same legal protection as trademarks.

Ernie's Good Eatin' Cafe uses a distinctive decor,layout,menu,and style of service.This restaurant's image and overall appearance is

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

Bubbly Cola features Sparkly Cola's trademark without its owner's permission.Bubbly's use of the mark is actionable provided

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

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

In 2010,Online Marketing Corporation registers its trademark as provided by federal law.After the first renewal,this registration

A generic term is not protected under trademark law unless it acquires a secondary meaning.

Ric designs a new computer storage drive,which he names "Sci Phi." He also writes the operating manual to be included with each final product.Ric could obtain patent protection for

Copyright protection is automatic-registration is not required.

A marketing technique can be a trade secret.

In Case 5.1,Coca-Cola Co.v.The Koke Co.of America,the United States Supreme Court upheld an injunction prohibiting competing beverage companies from calling their products "Koke."