Exam 8: Intellectual Property and Internet Law

Cathy uses,on her new recording Drive By,the melody of a song written by Ed,without Ed's permission.This is

Ric designs a new computer hard 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

Diamond Financial Planners employs Elle,Diamond's most productive performer.Elle,however,dissatisfied with the commission structure,quits to work for Feldstar Investments,Inc.Elle takes her list of Diamond clients to induce them to switch to Feldstar.Laws related to trade secrets cover

The process behind the production of "Numb3rs," a suite of business accounting and inventory software,is protected by

Ellen publishes a book titled First Place,which includes a chapter from Frank's copyrighted book Great NASCAR Drivers without his permission.Ellen's use of the chapter is actionable

Trevor's business is The Spicy Chocolatier Café chain."The Spicy Chocolatier Café" is

Patent infringement occurs only if an invention is copied in its entirety.

USA Transport Company uses a mark associated with its name to distin?guish its services from those of other transport firms.The mark is

Felicia invents a new valve to cap undersea oil spills,which she names "Great Catch." She also writes the installation manual to be included with each valve.Felicia could obtain copyright protection for

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

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

Symphony,Inc.,a U.S.jewelry designer and maker,files a suit against Kawa,Ltd.,a Japanese jewelry maker,for the infringement of intellectual property rights under Japan's national laws.Under the TRIPS agreement,Symphony is entitled to receive

Max plots a new Batman adventure and carefully and skillfully imitates the art of DC Comics to create an authentic-looking Batman comic.Max is not affiliated with the owners of the copyright to Batman.Can Max pub?lish the comic without infringing on the owners' copyright?

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

International copyright protection exists for computer programs as "intellectual creations."

Exchanging pirated,copyrighted works with oth?ers is not infringement unless money is involved.

State and federal governments provide for the registration of trademarks.

Sincere Forms,Inc.,uses,in its ads,a trademark that is similar,but not identical,to the famous,registered mark of Desired Objects,Inc.Sincere's unauthorized use of the mark constitutes trademark dilution provided

An arbitrary use of ordinary words may not be trademarked.

A marketing technique can be a trade secret.