Exam 5: Intellectual Property and Internet Law

Stormclouds Inc. makes and markets its U.S. patented Tempest Tablet in the United States. Squalls Ltd., a Chinese firm, begins making and marketing the same product in China as Outburst Pad without Stormclouds's permission. Squalls is

Go! is a handheld video game featuring races between imaginary creatures and vehicles. The graphics used in the game are protected by

Ric designs a new tablet computer that he names "Sci Phi." He also writes the operating manual to be included with each final product. Ric can obtain patent protection for

The owner of intellectual property may put restrictions on the use of the intellectual property in a license agreement.

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

A suggestive use of ordinary words may be trademarked.

Zoe invents "All for One," new business inventory control software, and applies for a patent. If Zoe is granted a patent, it will protect her product

Trademarks are protected from use on noncompeting goods by

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

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 that

A beverage company that competes with Coca-Cola Company cannot call its products "Koke."

A customer list is not a trade secret.