Exam 8: A: 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

State and federal governments provide for the registration of trademarks.

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

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

Patent protection begins on the date that a patent is issued.

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

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

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

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

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

Theft of confidential data by industrial espionage is a theft of trade secrets.

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

A personal name is protected under trademark law if it acquires a secondary meaning.

An arbitrary use of ordinary words may not be trademarked.

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

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

Rockstar Software,Inc. ,develops a new series of performance-related video games.The games are most likely pro?tected by

Sights Unseen,Inc. , (SUI)sells scopes with distinctively designed and made lenses and mirrors to scientists.Telescopes,Etc.Corporation later begins to sell scopes with identical set-ups of lenses and mirrors,without SUI's permission,to consumers.This is most likely

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

Trade dress has the same legal protection as trademarks.