Exam 8: Intellectual Property Rights

With a few exceptions, almost anything is patentable.​

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.​

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

Mary Kate Inc. allows Ashley Company to use Mary Kate's trademark as part of Ashley's domain name. This is

A copy must be exactly the same as the original to infringe a copyright.​

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

A marketing technique can be a trade secret.​

It is not possible to copyright an idea.​

By using another's trademark, a business could lead consumers to believe that its goods were made by the other business.​

Sweetleaf Company bottles and sells maple syrup from its plant in Vermont. On the labels is a logo that states "100% Genuine New England Maple Syrup Certified by the Northeast Maple Syrup Harvesters Association." This logo is

The need to protect intellectual property is recognized in the Declaration of Independence.​

Bubbly Cola features Sparkly Cola's trademark without its owner's permission. Bubbly's use of the mark is actionable provided