Exam 8: Intellectual Property and Internet Law

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

In 2008, Digital Equipment Corporation registers its trademark as pro?vided by federal law. This registration provides protection

The TRIPS agreement includes copyright protection for computer programs.

A service mark distinguishes products used by the government.

Hawk Corporation begins making and selling motorcycles in 1995 under the mark "Hawk." Ten years later, Hawk.com, Inc., a differ?ent company selling medical equipment and supplies, begins to use "hawk" as part of its URL and registers it as a domain name. Can Hawk Corporation stop Hawk.com's use of "hawk"? If so, what must the motorcycle-maker show?

The graphics used in "Go!," a handheld computer game featuring racing cars, is protected by

An applicant cannot register a trademark on the basis of an intention to use the mark in commerce.

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

E-Shopping Corporation inserts Fiesta Mall, Inc.'s trademark as a meta tag in E-Shopping's Web site's key-words field without Fiesta's permission in a manner that suggests Fiesta authorized the use. This is

The unauthorized use of another's mark in a domain name is generally permissible because the Internet is vast.

To establish dilution, an alleged infringer's use of a "famous" mark must actually reduce the value of the mark.

An arbitrary use of ordinary words may not be trademarked.

Trade dress has the same legal protection as trademarks.

Integrity Products, Inc., obtains a patent on a valve. Jiffy-Make Company copies the design. This patent is infringed

Donna makes and distributes copies of Every Good Boy Does Fine, a movie copyrighted by Great Films Corporation, without Great Films' permission. Donna may be liable for

Phil invents "PhutureNow," new Web site design software, and applies for a patent. If Phil is granted a patent, his invention will be protected

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

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

Gas Up, Inc., designs and makes a fuel injection system that copies parts of Hybrid Corporation's designs without Hybrid's permis?sion. This is most likely

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