Deck 9: Intellectual Property

Question 1

Which is not a form of intellectual property?

A)trademarks
B)buildings
C)copyrights
D)trade secrets
E)patents

Answer 1

B

Question 2

________________ is property that may be invisible and impossible to hold.

A)actual property
B)good property
C)real property
D)temporary property
E)none of the other choices are correct

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Protection for intellectual property dates back to:

A)the Constitution
B)soon after the Civil War
C)the early 1900s
D)the 1950s
E)the 1960s

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Trademarks,trade names,patents,and copyrights represent a category of property called:

A)tangible property
B)real property
C)statutory property
D)personal property
E)none of the other choices

Question 5

Of the approximately 190,000 patents issued annually by the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks:

A)two-thirds are to Americans and one-third is to foreigners
B)all are to Americans
C)all are to foreigners
D)half are to Americans and half are to foreigners
E)two-fifths are to Americans and three-fifths are to foreigners

Question 6

Intangible property is property that:

A)cannot be sold for profit
B)is tangible and concrete
C)is not taxable
D)is not for sale
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 7

Intellectual property is created by:

A)physical labor
B)when groups of more than three individuals agree on an idea
C)standard industry processes
D)strictly unwritten methods
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of intangible property:

A)computers
B)furniture
C)land
D)patents
E)all of the other specific choices are correct

Question 9

The ___________________ is responsible for issuing patents.

A)Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks
B)Protector of Property
C)Commissioner of Intellectual Property
D)Secretary of State
E)Supreme Court

Question 10

Intellectual property is created by:

A)physical labor
B)intellectual effort
C)standard industry processes
D)strictly unwritten methods
E)when groups of more than three individuals agree on an idea

Question 11

The ___________________ is responsible for registering copyrights.

A)Patent Office
B)Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks
C)Commissioner of Patents and Copyrights
D)Copyright Office
E)Intellectual Property Office

Question 12

Protection for intellectual property dates back to:

A)just after WWI
B)soon after the Civil War
C)about 1900
D)the 1950s
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 13

Intangible property is property that:

A)is invisible and impossible to hold
B)is tangible and concrete
C)is not taxable
D)is not for sale
E)cannot be sold for profit

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of intangible property:

A)computers
B)furniture
C)copyrights
D)land
E)all of the other specific choices are correct

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of intangible property:

A)trademarks
B)copyrights
C)patents
D)trade secrets
E)all of the other specific choices are correct

Question 16

The ___________________ is responsible for issuing patents.

A)Supreme Court
B)Protector of Property
C)Commissioner of Intellectual Property
D)Secretary of State
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 17

Which is not a form of intellectual property?

A)trademarks
B)copyrights
C)trade secrets
D)patents
E)all of the other choices are forms of intellectual property

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of intangible property:

A)computers
B)furniture
C)land
D)trade secrets
E)all of the other specific choices are correct

Question 19

Trademarks,trade names,patents,and copyrights represent a category of property called:

A)intangible property
B)tangible property
C)real property
D)statutory property
E)personal property

Question 20

________________ is property that may be invisible and impossible to hold.

A)intangible property
B)good property
C)real property
D)temporary property
E)actual property

Question 21

A trademark may be a:

A)logo
B)word
C)design
D)phrase
E)all of the other choices

Question 22

The law provides protection to intellectual property owners through which legal action?

A)malicious prosecution
B)assault
C)slander
D)infliction of emotional distress
E)none of the other choices

Question 23

The Lanham Act provides for:

A)the process for applying for patents
B)the copyright of books
C)the creation of trademarks by the government
D)the use by government of all patents
E)none of the other choices

Question 24

Intellectual property owners can sue for ________________ if their intellectual property is used without authorization.

A)battery
B)emotional distress
C)slander
D)hearsay
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 25

Of the approximately 190,000 patents issued annually by the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks:

A)two-thirds are to Americans and one-third is to foreigners
B)all are to Americans
C)all are to foreigners
D)two-fifths are to Americans and three-fifths are to foreigners
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 26

The law provides protection to intellectual property owners through which legal action?

A)malicious prosecution
B)assault
C)infringement
D)slander
E)infliction of emotional distress

Question 27

Infringement is:

A)using legally obtained intellectual property for criminal activity
B)wrongful use of intellectual property with the owner's permission
C)use of intellectual property after its copyright has run out
D)wrongful,authorized use of intellectual property in violation of the owner's rights
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 28

Infringement is:

A)using legally obtained intellectual property for criminal activity
B)wrongful use of intellectual property with the owner's permission
C)wrongful,unauthorized use of intellectual property in violation of the owner's rights
D)wrongful,authorized use of intellectual property in violation of the owner's rights
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 29

A commercial symbol that a manufacturer prints on its goods so they can be readily identified in the marketplace is a(n):

A)symbol
B)marker
C)trademark
D)intangible marker
E)patent

Question 30

Logos,words,designs and phrases are all examples of things that could be:

A)trademarks
B)real property
C)physical property
D)tangible property
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 31

A commercial symbol that a manufacturer prints on its goods so they can be readily identified in the marketplace is a(n):

A)hieroglyphic
B)marker
C)patent
D)intangible marker
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 32

The registration of trademarks is provided by:

A)the Second Amendment
B)the Carver Act
C)the Trademark Act
D)the Intellectual Property Act
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 33

The registration process of trademarks is provided by:

A)the Lanham Act
B)the Carver Act
C)the Trademark Act
D)the Intellectual Property Act
E)the Second Amendment

Question 34

The Lanham Act provides for:

A)the process for applying for patents
B)the copyright of books
C)the registration of trademarks
D)the use by government of all patents
E)the prosecution of patent infringers

Question 35

As long as the owner continues to use and protect the trademark,the trademark's exclusive use:

A)can last up to 5 years
B)can be perpetual
C)can be used by others in non-profit endeavors
D)can last up to,but not more than,25 years
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 36

The Copyright Office registers more than _____________ copyrights annually.

A)1 million
B)2 million
C)100,000
D)there are no statistics kept on how many copyrights are registered
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 37

A trademark would not include a:

A)phrase
B)name
C)design
D)word
E)all of the other choices could be trademarks

Question 38

The ___________________ is responsible for registering copyrights.

A)Patent Office
B)Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks
C)Commissioner of Patents and Copyrights
D)Intellectual Property Office
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 39

Intellectual property owners can sue for ________________ if their intellectual property is used without authorization.

A)battery
B)infringement
C)slander
D)hearsay
E)emotional distress

Question 40

The Copyright Office registers more than _____________ copyrights annually.

A)1 million
B)2 million
C)600,000
D)900.000
E)there are no statistics kept on how many copyrights are registered

Question 41

Registering a trademark does not mean:

A)submitting a copy of the mark
B)paying a fee
C)the Trademark Office will defend your use of the mark
D)the registration is good for ten years
E)all of the other choices are part of a trademark

Question 42

If you register trademark under the Lanham Act,the registration is good for:

A)five years
B)ten years
C)seventeen years
D)twenty years
E)fifty years plus the life of the creator

Question 43

If a company registers its trademark under the Lanham Act,the registration is good for:

A)one year
B)five years
C)twenty years
D)until revoked by the Trademark Office
E)none of the other choices

Question 44

Which of the following is not a category of trademarks:

A)generic
B)suggestive
C)descriptive
D)arbitrary and fanciful
E)all of the above are categories of marks

Question 45

When registering a trademark the applicant must submit a copy of the mark,which is referred to as a(n):

A)trademark
B)sample
C)specimen
D)description
E)example

Question 46

Which of the following is not a category of trademarks:

A)generic
B)suggestive
C)descriptive
D)proprietary
E)arbitrary and fanciful

Question 47

Lack of notice that a mark is a trademark:

A)means that others can freely use the mark
B)does not mean the owner of the mark is not due legal protection for the mark
C)means that the owner of the mark is not due legal protection for the mark
D)means that after 5 years others may use the mark without legal consequences
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 48

A trademark examiner reviews trademark requests to make sure:

A)the mark does not conflict with existing marks
B)the mark is not descriptive
C)the mark does not claim too much coverage
D)all of the other specific choices are correct
E)none of the other specific choices are correct

Question 49

As long as the owner continues to use and protect the trademark,the trademark's exclusive use:

A)can last up to 5 years
B)can last for between 10 and 20 years,depending on the state
C)can be used by others in non-profit endeavors
D)can last up to,but not more than,25 years
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 50

The registration of a trademark does not include which legal protection?

A)better coverage in other nations
B)federal court jurisdiction
C)preventing imported fake goods
D)nationwide notice
E)all of these are part of legal protection provided

Question 51

Which of the following is a legal protection associated with registering a trademark:

A)state payment of court fees associated with suing for infringement
B)legal assistance by Trademark Office in case of challenge to mark
C)federal court jurisdiction,if desired
D)all of the other specific choices are correct
E)none of the other specific choices are correct

Question 52

Which of the following is a legal protection associated with registering a trademark:

A)state payment of court fees associated with suing for infringement
B)legal assistance by Trademark Office in case of challenge to mark
C)nationwide notice of the trademark owner's claim
D)all of the other specific choices are correct
E)none of the other specific choices are correct

Question 53

Traditionally,the right to trademark protection was determined by:

A)federal statute
B)administrative regulation
C)priority of use
D)national registration
E)by the U.S.Trademark Office

Question 54

When registering a trademark the applicant must submit a copy of the mark,which is referred to as a(n):

A)trademark
B)sample
C)example
D)description
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 55

Which of the following is a legal protection associated with registering a trademark:

A)state payment of court fees associated with suing for infringement
B)legal assistance by Trademark Office in case of challenge to mark
C)forming the basis for obtaining registration in other nations
D)all of the other specific choices are correct
E)none of the other specific choices are correct

Question 56

Traditionally,the right to trademark protection was determined primarily by:

A)the Lanham Act
B)administrative regulation
C)by registration with a secretary of state
D)by the U.S.Trademark Office
E)none of the other choices

Question 57

Which is not a trademark class:

A)descriptive
B)arbitrary and fanciful
C)suggestive
D)generic
E)distinctive

Question 58

Trademarks are classified as:

A)generic
B)suggestive
C)descriptive
D)arbitrary and fanciful
E)all of the other choices

Question 59

Which of the following is a legal protection associated with registering a trademark:

A)nationwide notice of the trademark owner's claim
B)federal court jurisdiction,if desired
C)forming the basis for obtaining registration in other nations
D)all of the other specific choices are correct
E)none of the other specific choices are correct

Question 60

The registration of a trademark does not include which legal protection?

A)better coverage in other nations
B)federal court jurisdiction
C)helping prevent imported fakes
D)legal assistance by Trademark Office in case of challenge to mark
E)all of these are part of legal protection provided

Question 61

An example of a generic trademark is:

A)Clorox
B)Dairy Queen
C)Bufferin
D)Thermos
E)none of the other choices

Question 62

Which of the following is an example of a successful descriptive trademark?

A)Nike
B)Coca-Cola
C)Bufferin
D)Chicken of the Sea
E)Lysol

Question 63

"Apple" (computers)and "Exxon" (gasoline)are examples of what kind of trademark?

A)suggestive
B)arbitrary and fanciful
C)generic
D)descriptive
E)all of the other choices

Question 64

An example of a generic trademark is:

A)Clorox
B)Dairy Queen
C)Bufferin
D)Zipper
E)none of the other choices

Question 65

Which of the following is an example of a suggestive trademark?

A)Nike
B)Coca-Cola
C)Bufferin
D)Dairy Queen
E)Lysol

Question 66

Marks become generic when:

A)the holders of marks give up protecting them
B)the Supreme Court issue an order
C)5 years have passed since the mark was registered
D)the holders of the mark make over $1 million in profit
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 67

An example of a generic trademark is:

A)Clorox
B)Dairy Queen
C)Bufferin
D)Raisin Bran
E)none of the other choices

Question 68

If a company attempts to steal the good name of another by using a well-respected name to sell their product they could be sued for:

A)infringement
B)battery
C)assault
D)easement violation
E)patent violation

Question 69

The World Customs Organization estimates that counterfeit goods account for how much in sales per year globally:

A)$6 billion
B)$60 billion
C)$100 billion
D)$600 billion
E)none of the other choices

Question 70

Which of the following is an example of a suggestive trademark?

A)Nike
B)Coca-Cola
C)Exxon
D)Chicken of the Sea
E)Lysol

Question 71

Which of the following is an example of a successful descriptive trademark?

A)Nike
B)Coca-Cola
C)Holiday Inn
D)Chicken of the Sea
E)Lysol

Question 72

Arbitrary and fanciful,suggestive,descriptive,and generic are classifications of:

A)patents
B)torts
C)trademarks
D)copyrights
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 73

Arbitrary and fanciful,suggestive,descriptive,and generic are classifications of:

A)patents
B)torts
C)real property law
D)easements
E)none of the other choices are correct

Question 74

"Apple" (computers)is a real word applied to a non-related product.It is what kind of mark?

A)suggestive
B)arbitrary and fanciful
C)generic
D)descriptive
E)none of the other choices

Question 75

Trademarks that are inherently distinctive are classified as:

A)descriptive
B)aberrant and fanciful
C)suggestive
D)generic
E)none of the other choices

Question 76

_____________ trademarks are not favored by the law and must be shown to have acquired customer recognition to be given legal protection.

A)suggestive
B)arbitrary and fanciful
C)generic
D)descriptive
E)none of the other choices

Question 77

Trademarks classified as ______________ are most favored because they are inherently distinctive:

A)descriptive
B)arbitrary and fanciful
C)suggestive
D)generic
E)none of the other choices

Question 78

Trademarks that are inherently distinctive are classified as:

A)descriptive
B)arbitrary and fanciful
C)suggestive
D)generic
E)none of the other choices

Question 79

Counterfeit or fake goods do not create which of the following problems:

A)lost revenue to owner of genuine goods
B)lost jobs in the U.S.
C)death and injury to unsuspecting consumers
D)costly legal processes
E)all of the other choices are part of the problem

Question 80

_____________ trademarks hint at the product.

A)suggestive
B)arbitrary and fanciful
C)generic
D)copyrighted
E)none of the other choices