Question 1

What is the period of protection associated with patent law?

Accepted Answer

Twenty years from th

Question 2

What rights are obtained by the granting of a patent?

Accepted Answer

The granting of a patent gives

Question 3

If Weird Al wants to take "Blue Bayou," a song composed by Roy Orbison, and replace only Orbison's lyrics and publish it under "Blue by You," a song about domestic violence, which of the following is true? Assume that all are Canadian citizens governed by Canadian law. Read each separately.

Accepted Answer

A)  If, before his death, Orbison has signed a license agreement with Weird Al, allowing him to use the music, there could be no lawsuit against Weird Al no matter how offensive the lyrics turned out to be. 
B)  Weird Al could get no protection for his original lyrics unless he sent a copy of his lyrics to the Copyright Office along with his application for copyright. 
C)  Orbison's legal representative could not sue if Weird Al's lyrics were different, because the song takes on a whole new meaning. 
D)  Weird Al could get protection for his original lyrics even if his lyrics were unpublished. 
E)  Orbison's legal representative could not sue because Roy Orbison died and thus so did his copyright. 
A)  If, before his death, Orbison has signed a license agreement with Weird Al, allowing him to use the music, there could be no lawsuit against Weird Al no matter how offensive the lyrics turned out to be. 
B)  Weird Al could get no protection for his original lyrics unless he sent a copy of his lyrics to the Copyright Office along with his application for copyright. 
C)  Orbison's legal representative could not sue if Weird Al's lyrics were different, because the song takes on a whole new meaning. 
D)  Weird Al could get protection for his original lyrics even if his lyrics were unpublished. 
E)  Orbison's legal representative could not sue because Roy Orbison died and thus so did his copyright.

Question 4

In order to obtain a remedy for the disclosure of confidential information or a trade secret, what must the plaintiff show?

Accepted Answer

A)  That the employee intended to harm the employer 
B)  That the information was not personal 
C)  That the disclosure of information has caused harm 
D)  That the employee profited from the disclosure 
E)  That there was a non-disclosure agreement 
A)  That the employee intended to harm the employer 
B)  That the information was not personal 
C)  That the disclosure of information has caused harm 
D)  That the employee profited from the disclosure 
E)  That there was a non-disclosure agreement

Question 5

Mario bought a small house in Nelson and was puzzled when he saw the conveyancing documents, which referred to a transfer of a "fee simple." The following statements were made to him to explain the term. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The owner of the fee simple also owns what is below the land including mineral rights. 
B)  If the owner of the fee simple dies without a will, his estate reverts back to the Crown. 
C)  The owner of the fee simple has rights to the surface of the earth and also unlimited use of the airspace above his property. 
D)  Technically, only the Crown owns the land, but the fee simple interest is the greatest bundle of rights, other than the Crown's, a person can own. 
E)  The owner of the fee simple has the right to exclusive possession of the land until his death. 
A)  The owner of the fee simple also owns what is below the land including mineral rights. 
B)  If the owner of the fee simple dies without a will, his estate reverts back to the Crown. 
C)  The owner of the fee simple has rights to the surface of the earth and also unlimited use of the airspace above his property. 
D)  Technically, only the Crown owns the land, but the fee simple interest is the greatest bundle of rights, other than the Crown's, a person can own. 
E)  The owner of the fee simple has the right to exclusive possession of the land until his death.

Question 6

Distinguish between an easement and a right of way.

Accepted Answer

A right of way is a particular

Question 7

Give three examples of matters covered by copyright legislation.

Accepted Answer

Literary works such as books, computer p

Question 8

When a house is built on a lot the house is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a chattel. 
B)  a profit a prendre. 
C)  a house is not considered property. 
D)  real property. 
E)  an easement. 
A)  a chattel. 
B)  a profit a prendre. 
C)  a house is not considered property. 
D)  real property. 
E)  an easement.

Question 9

A right of way can be acquired by prescription when a person's habitual use of land is not interfered with by the owner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jack and Joan got married. It was the second marriage for both of them, and each brought one teenaged child into the marriage. They bought a house in Langley as joint tenants. They worked very hard to create a loving home, but when the children had disputes, it always affected the relationship between Jack and Joan because of the loyalty to their own child. Joan now thinks that it was a mistake to buy the house as joint tenants and wants her share in the house to go to her child in the event of her death. Which of the following will bring about such a change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joan could purchase an option agreement to lease her interest in the house to herself. 
B)  Jack and Joan cannot sever the joint tenancy. 
C)  Joan could lease her interest in the house. 
D)  Joan could sell her interest in her house to her uncle and have him sell it back to her. 
E)  Joan could have a will drawn up by which her share in the house would be left to her child. 
A)  Joan could purchase an option agreement to lease her interest in the house to herself. 
B)  Jack and Joan cannot sever the joint tenancy. 
C)  Joan could lease her interest in the house. 
D)  Joan could sell her interest in her house to her uncle and have him sell it back to her. 
E)  Joan could have a will drawn up by which her share in the house would be left to her child.

Question 11

Leasehold estates are another way of describing landlord and tenant relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain the rights of a remainderman in a life estate.

Accepted Answer

When a life estate is granted

What is the period of protection associated with patent law?

What rights are obtained by the granting of a patent?

If Weird Al wants to take "Blue Bayou," a song composed by Roy Orbison, and replace only Orbison's lyrics and publish it under "Blue by You," a song about domestic violence, which of the following is true? Assume that all are Canadian citizens governed by Canadian law. Read each separately.

In order to obtain a remedy for the disclosure of confidential information or a trade secret, what must the plaintiff show?

Mario bought a small house in Nelson and was puzzled when he saw the conveyancing documents, which referred to a transfer of a "fee simple." The following statements were made to him to explain the term. Which is correct?

Distinguish between an easement and a right of way.

Give three examples of matters covered by copyright legislation.

When a house is built on a lot the house is an example of

A right of way can be acquired by prescription when a person's habitual use of land is not interfered with by the owner.

Leasehold estates are another way of describing landlord and tenant relationships.

Explain the rights of a remainderman in a life estate.

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What is the period of protection associated with patent law?

What rights are obtained by the granting of a patent?

If Weird Al wants to take "Blue Bayou," a song composed by Roy Orbison, and replace only Orbison's lyrics and publish it under "Blue by You," a song about domestic violence, which of the following is true? Assume that all are Canadian citizens governed by Canadian law. Read each separately.

In order to obtain a remedy for the disclosure of confidential information or a trade secret, what must the plaintiff show?

Mario bought a small house in Nelson and was puzzled when he saw the conveyancing documents, which referred to a transfer of a "fee simple." The following statements were made to him to explain the term. Which is correct?

Distinguish between an easement and a right of way.

Give three examples of matters covered by copyright legislation.

When a house is built on a lot the house is an example of

A right of way can be acquired by prescription when a person's habitual use of land is not interfered with by the owner.

Leasehold estates are another way of describing landlord and tenant relationships.

Explain the rights of a remainderman in a life estate.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters