Question 1

How long is the statute of limitation on infringements of copyrights?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 years
B)   5 years
C)   7 years
D)   there is no statute of limitations

Question 2

How is a copyright obtained?

Accepted Answer

A)   putting intellectual property into tangible form
B)   apply from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
C)   recording something on a CD
D)   all of the above are ways to obtain a copyright

Question 3

How long after a trademark is issued does an affidavit need to be filed attesting that the mark is still in use?

Accepted Answer

A)   5 years
B)   10 years
C)   20 years
D)   an affidavit does not need to be filed

Question 4

What part of a computer software program can copyrights be used to protect?

Accepted Answer

A)   mathematical formula
B)   mathematical equations
C)   ideas behind mathematical equations
D)   source code

Question 5

The Madrid Protocol gives any individual who is a resident or citizen of one of the 70 signatories to the agreement the ability to file for international registration in as many of the signatory countries as they want through their home country's patent and trademark office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There is no such thing as an international copyright, trademark, or patent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Cancellation of a trademark occurs when someone else can show that the owner of the mark has stopped using it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following cannot be copyrighted?

Accepted Answer

A)   plays
B)   databases
C)   names
D)   pantomimes

Question 9

How can trade or service marks be invalidated?

Accepted Answer

A)   through cancellation proceedings
B)   through abandonment
C)   through generic meaning
D)   all of the above

Question 10

Describe the recent developments that have been taken to strengthen copyrights.

Accepted Answer

In recent years, there have been several...

Question 11

The lesson to be learned from the example provided in the text about the large medical company in Minnesota is:

Accepted Answer

A)   copyrights can be effective at protecting a company's innovations
B)   it is easy to circumvent patents
C)   noncompete and nondisclosure agreements can impede innovation
D)   trade secrets are more effective for a longer time than patents

Question 12

Which agreement requires all signatory countries to restrict mandatory licensing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Paris Convention
B)   Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement
C)   European Patent Convention
D)   Patent Cooperation Treaty

Question 13

Which of the following can be a trade secret?

Accepted Answer

A)   manufacturing process
B)   chemical process
C)   food recipe
D)   all of the above can be a trade secret

Question 14

In order to obtain a trademark you are required to file an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If not renewed, how long does the ownership of a trade or service mark last?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 years
B)   5 years
C)   10 years
D)   20 years

Question 16

Explain how secrecy can be used as a strategy. When can it be most effective?

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Secrecy can be used as a strategy to pro...

Question 17

Domain names must be registered by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are nondisclosure and noncompete agreements? Why are they important in enforcing trade secrets?

Accepted Answer

Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) and nonc...

Question 19

Under which of the following situations would efforts to mitigate imitation by keeping information about a new product or service secret work best?

Accepted Answer

A)   if several people know the information necessary to imitate your product or service
B)   it the new product or service is complex
C)   when the information that is being kept secret does not involve tacit knowledge
D)   all of the above are correct

Question 20

Why does Bayer work hard to ensure that Aspirin is not used to refer to all pain medications?

Accepted Answer

A)   to maintain their patent
B)   to maintain their copyright
C)   to maintain their trademark
D)   to maintain their servicemark

Exam 9: Trade Secrets, Trademarks, and Copyrights

How long is the statute of limitation on infringements of copyrights?

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Why does Bayer work hard to ensure that Aspirin is not used to refer to all pain medications?

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In order to obtain a trademark you are required to file an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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The lesson to be learned from the example provided in the text about the large medical company in Minnesota is:

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What are nondisclosure and noncompete agreements? Why are they important in enforcing trade secrets?

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Which of the following can be a trade secret?

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If not renewed, how long does the ownership of a trade or service mark last?

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There is no such thing as an international copyright, trademark, or patent.

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Explain how secrecy can be used as a strategy. When can it be most effective?

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How can trade or service marks be invalidated?

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Under which of the following situations would efforts to mitigate imitation by keeping information about a new product or service secret work best?

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How long after a trademark is issued does an affidavit need to be filed attesting that the mark is still in use?

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Describe the recent developments that have been taken to strengthen copyrights.

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What part of a computer software program can copyrights be used to protect?

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Which agreement requires all signatory countries to restrict mandatory licensing?

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Which of the following cannot be copyrighted?

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The Madrid Protocol gives any individual who is a resident or citizen of one of the 70 signatories to the agreement the ability to file for international registration in as many of the signatory countries as they want through their home country's patent and trademark office.

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Cancellation of a trademark occurs when someone else can show that the owner of the mark has stopped using it.

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How is a copyright obtained?

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Domain names must be registered by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.

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