Exam 13: Real, Personal and Intellectual Property

Walt Disney Productions v. Triple Five Corp. involved a passing-off action related to use of the word "Fantasyland". According to this case, which of the following is true about the law of passing-off?

In Durham Condominium Corporation No. 123 v. Amberwood Investments Limited, an agreement was registered that required a fee payment and provided that this obligation was to run with the land. The Court found that this was a positive obligation requiring Durham to make payments. Such an obligation

About ten years after their marriage, Eric and Bev had saved enough money to buy an investment property. First they bought a duplex, which they held as joint tenants, and later they bought a building lot in Surrey, which they held as tenants-in-common. Eric's will provided that his interest in the duplex would go to their daughter, Lisa, and that his interest in the Surrey lot would go to their son, Max. Indicate the statement that accurately describes who will take what upon Eric's death.

Contrast patent and copyright protection. In your discussion, consider the differences in the nature of the protection, the kind of things protected, the effectiveness of the protection granted, and the objectives of the legislation.

Indicate the extent of ownership above and below that land.

Explain what is meant by moral rights under copyright law.

Homer Ford invented a unique pollution-free engine that runs on gas created by chicken "droppings" and old leaves. This fuel also caused no wear on the engine of the car. Homer built a prototype in a workshop in his backyard. Before he seeks publicity, he would like to protect his invention and any business that emerges from the development and sale of his cars. In this regard, which of the following is false?

Which of the following is the correct definition of a chattel?

What is meant by the term "distress" in the context of landlord-tenant relations?

The Copyright Act now provides new remedies in the form of statutory damages, enhanced injunction, and summary procedures. SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.

It is possible for a trademark name to lose its status through common use.

The will read, "To my beloved wife, I leave our matrimonial home for life, remainder to our son, Ivan." Ivan, the adult son, no longer lived in B.C. Upon her husband's death, his wife remarried and moved out of the matrimonial home, but she allowed her friend Tilly to live there. Upon learning that his mother had moved out, Ivan considered moving back to the home. Which one of the following is true?

Explain what is meant by a tenancy at sufferance.

The Industrial Design Act requires registration, within three years of its publication, of a unique shape, pattern, or ornament.

What is meant by a permanent injunction?

Which of the following is true with regard to trademark?

When is it appropriate for a copyright owner, as plaintiff, to ask the court to cite the defendant for contempt of court? Read each separately.

Explain what is held in a life estate.

What's the significance of an item being identified as a trade fixture?

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the person who is entitled to found property?