Exam 13: Intellectual Property Rights

Marlo publishes a book titled No Equals, which includes aChapter from Paige's copyrighted book Olympic Champions. Marlo's use of theChapter is actionable provided that

From Southeast Asia, Tai Ltd. exports genuine trademarked goods to the United States. Tai also makes labels bearing another firm's trademark, ships the labels to another location, and then affixes them to an inferior product. Tai sells these goods to retailers who are unaware that the marks are counterfeit. It is a crime to​

In its ads for athletic shoes, Sleek Feet LLC uses a trademark that is similar, but not identical, to the famous, registered mark of Thor, Inc. Sleek Feet's unauthorized use of the mark constitutes trademark dilution, provided that​

Each member country of the TRIPS agreement must include in its domestic laws intellectual property rights.​

Data Marketing, Inc., registers its trademark as provided by federal law. After the first renewal, this registration

Resurgent Corporation designs a new mobile device that the firm names "SyFye." The company can obtain patent protection for

Louie invents "Market Up," new business inventory control software, and applies for a patent. If Louie is granted a patent, it will protect the product

A trade name cannot be protected if it is unusual.​

Anyone who writes a book has automatic international copyright protection-even in nations that are not parties to international agreements relating to intellectual property rights.​

A certification mark distinguishes products approved, or "certified," by the government.​

The process behind the production of "Account Inc.," a suite of business accounting and inventory software, is protected by

An applicant cannot register a trademark on the basis of an intention to use the mark in commerce.​

An arbitrary use of ordinary words may not be trademarked.​

Theft of confidential data by industrial espionage is a theft of trade secrets.​

Jon Joans decides to use his personal name for a line of clothing he is developing. Whether or not the name Jon Joans acquires a secondary meaning will depend on​

Galileo buys a copy of the book Hip Hop. Later, after reading the book, Galileo sells the book to his sister Inez. This sale of the book is

Creation Worx, Inc., develops, makes, and markets new computer programs for businesses and consumers. Generally, copyright protection extends to

A patent applicant must demonstrate that an invention is marketable to receive a patent.​

A person can reproduce copyrighted material for purposes such as teaching, including multiple copies for classroom use, without paying royalties.​

Hua plots a new Iron Man adventure and carefully and skillfully imitates the art of Marvel Comics to create an authentic-looking Iron Man graphic novel. Hua is not affiliated with the owners of the copyright to Iron Man. Can Hua publish the novel as his own work without infringing on the owners' copyright?