Copyrights, trademarks and patents

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of copyright law?

Answer 1

To protect the rights of creators by giving them exclusive rights to their works.

Question 2

True or False: Copyright automatically applies to any original work created by an author.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Copyright protection covers __________ works.

Answer 3

original

Question 4

Which of the following is not protected by copyright? A) Books B) Ideas C) Music D) Paintings

Answer 4

B) Ideas

Question 5

What is the duration of copyright protection for works created after January 1, 1978?

Answer 5

Life of the author plus 70 years.

Question 6

Short Answer: What is ‘fair use’ in copyright law?

Answer 6

A legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

Question 7

True or False: Copyright infringement can occur even if the infringer did not intend to violate copyright law.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is a copyright notice?

Answer 8

A statement that indicates a work is protected by copyright, typically including the © symbol, the year of first publication, and the name of the copyright owner.

Question 9

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of work that can be copyrighted? A) Government documents B) Facts C) Software D) Ideas

Answer 9

C) Software

Question 10

What is the term for the exclusive rights granted to copyright holders?

Answer 10

Economic rights

Question 11

What is a trademark?

Answer 11

A trademark is a symbol, word, or phrase legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.

Question 12

True or False: Trademarks can only be words.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Fill in the blank: A trademark helps consumers identify the source of a product and differentiate it from _____ products.

Answer 13

competing

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a type of trademark? A) Service mark B) Collective mark C) Copyright D) Certification mark

Answer 14

C) Copyright

Question 15

What is the main purpose of a trademark?

Answer 15

To protect the brand identity and prevent consumer confusion.

Question 16

True or False: Trademarks are automatically protected without registration.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What is the term for the legal process of registering a trademark?

Answer 17

Trademark registration

Question 18

Multiple choice: Which of the following can be trademarked? A) Slogan B) Color C) Shape D) All of the above

Answer 18

D) All of the above

Question 19

What is the duration of trademark protection in the United States?

Answer 19

Indefinite, as long as the trademark is in use and renewed.

Question 20

True or False: A trademark can become generic if it is used as a common term for a type of product.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What is a patent?

Answer 21

A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor for a specific period, giving them exclusive rights to make, use, and sell their invention.

Question 22

True or False: A patent can protect an idea.

Answer 22

False: A patent protects a specific invention or process, not just an idea.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: A patent typically lasts for _____ years from the filing date.

Answer 23

20

Question 24

What are the three main types of patents?

Answer 24

The three main types of patents are utility patents, design patents, and plant patents.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a patent? A) Novelty B) Non-obviousness C) Commercial viability D) Utility

Answer 25

C) Commercial viability

Question 26

What is the purpose of a patent?

Answer 26

The purpose of a patent is to encourage innovation by providing inventors with exclusive rights to their inventions for a limited time.

Question 27

True or False: Patents can be transferred or sold to another party.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What is a provisional patent application?

Answer 28

A provisional patent application is a temporary application that allows inventors to secure a filing date for their invention without a formal patent claim.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The process of obtaining a patent is known as _____.

Answer 29

patent prosecution

Question 30

What is the role of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)?

Answer 30

The USPTO is the federal agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks in the United States.