Question 1

Distributors of software that facilitate peer-to-peer file sharing cannot be liable for infringement by file sharers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss the potential penalties under the Industrial Espionage Act.

Accepted Answer

The penalties under the IEA for individu

Question 3

During the late 1980s, a number of homeowners purchased satellite dishes in order to gain access to all forms of television programming (without the additional costs of cable and cable access fees). The pay-TV channels then scrambled their signals, and the owners find that their satellite dishes offer them no more stations than regular TV. Discuss the ownership rights in this situation. Were the satellite dishes an ethical and legal issue when they were sold to the homeowners in the first place?

Accepted Answer

It is difficult to copy the ai

Question 4

Why are the terms "cellophane," "aspirin," and "thermos" generic? What changes a tradename or trademarked item to a generic term?

Accepted Answer

The terms fell into common usage to refe

Question 5

There can be infringement of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade names and trade dress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

ASCAP fee enforcement may cause changes to or elimination of some traditional summer activities for children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act imposes liability for circumvention of encoded materials that prevent copying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The United States does not have working requirements as part of its patent process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The "likelihood of confusion" standard is used:

Accepted Answer

A)  in copyright cases. 
B)  in patent cases. 
C)  in trademark infringement cases. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  in copyright cases. 
B)  in patent cases. 
C)  in trademark infringement cases. 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

Ideas can be copyrighted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Trade dress:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be protected if there will be confusion. 
B)  can be protected only if there is a registered trade name or trademark. 
C)  can be protected if it is distinct. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  can be protected if there will be confusion. 
B)  can be protected only if there is a registered trade name or trademark. 
C)  can be protected if it is distinct. 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

Trademark protection lasts for 17 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  makes it a criminal offense to create programs to circumvent encoded copyrighted materials. 
B)  does not impose liability on those who provide Internet access to employees. 
C)  does not impose liability for circumvention of encoding of copyrighted materials for personal use. 
D)  both b and c 
E)  none of the above 
A)  makes it a criminal offense to create programs to circumvent encoded copyrighted materials. 
B)  does not impose liability on those who provide Internet access to employees. 
C)  does not impose liability for circumvention of encoding of copyrighted materials for personal use. 
D)  both b and c 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is not an element of disparagement?

Accepted Answer

A)  untrue statement 
B)  publication 
C)  damages 
D)  intent to injure 
E)  All of the above are elements. 
A)  untrue statement 
B)  publication 
C)  damages 
D)  intent to injure 
E)  All of the above are elements.

Question 15

GATT requires patent protection for 50 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Distributors of software that facilitate peer-to-peer file sharing cannot be liable for infringement by file sharers.

Discuss the potential penalties under the Industrial Espionage Act.

Why are the terms "cellophane," "aspirin," and "thermos" generic? What changes a tradename or trademarked item to a generic term?

There can be infringement of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade names and trade dress.

ASCAP fee enforcement may cause changes to or elimination of some traditional summer activities for children.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act imposes liability for circumvention of encoded materials that prevent copying.

The United States does not have working requirements as part of its patent process.

The "likelihood of confusion" standard is used:

Ideas can be copyrighted.

Trade dress:

Trademark protection lasts for 17 years.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act:

Which of the following is not an element of disparagement?

GATT requires patent protection for 50 years.

Introduction to Law

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The Judicial System

Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies

Business and the Constitution

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Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts: Performance, Remedies, and Rights

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Exam 15: Products: Business Intellectual Property

Distributors of software that facilitate peer-to-peer file sharing cannot be liable for infringement by file sharers.

Discuss the potential penalties under the Industrial Espionage Act.

Why are the terms "cellophane," "aspirin," and "thermos" generic? What changes a tradename or trademarked item to a generic term?

There can be infringement of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade names and trade dress.

ASCAP fee enforcement may cause changes to or elimination of some traditional summer activities for children.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act imposes liability for circumvention of encoded materials that prevent copying.

The United States does not have working requirements as part of its patent process.

The "likelihood of confusion" standard is used:

Ideas can be copyrighted.

Trade dress:

Trademark protection lasts for 17 years.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act:

Which of the following is not an element of disparagement?

GATT requires patent protection for 50 years.

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Judicial System

Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Business Torts

Cyberlaw, Social Media, and Privacy

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts: Performance, Remedies, and Rights

Sales: Product Advertising and Liability

Business Competition: Antitrust

Management of Employee Conduct: Agency

Governance and Structure: Forms of Doing Business

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Management: Employee Welfare

Management: Employment Discrimination

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