Question 1

The No Electronic Theft Act (NET Act)can be invoked for copyright infringements that do not involve financial gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The fair use doctrine allows certain limited unauthorized use of copyrighted materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the United States,the first person to invent an item or a process is given patent protection over a later inventor who was first to file a patent application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A utility patent is a patent that may be obtained for the ornamental nonfunctional design of an item.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ is a type of trademark dilution where a famous mark is linked to products of inferior quality or is portrayed in an unflattering,immoral,or reprehensible context likely to evoke negative beliefs about the mark's owner.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tarnishment
B)  Blurring
C)  Astroturfing
D)  Trolling

Question 6

If an invention is obvious,then it does not qualify for a patent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following types of patents is valid for only 14 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  a design patent
B)  a utility patent
C)  a process patent
D)  a business method patent

Question 8

In 1997,Congress enacted the ________ Act,a federal statute that criminalizes certain copyright infringement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1997,Congress enacted the ________ Act,a federal...

Question 9

________ is a type of trademark dilution where a party uses another party's famous mark to designate a product or service in another market so that the unique significance of the famous mark is weakened.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a type of trademark dilution...

Question 10

What federal statute was enacted by the U.S.Congress to protect trade secrets?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
B)  the Lanham Act
C)  the Telecommunication Act
D)  the Economic Espionage Act

Question 11

A(n)________ mark confirms that a seller of a product or service has met certain geographical location requirements,quality standards,material standards,or mode of manufacturing standards established by the owner of the mark.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ mark confirms that a seller of...

Question 12

How do patent laws help an inventor?

Accepted Answer

A)  by helping the inventor guard his patented invention from the public
B)  by providing protection for patented inventions from infringement
C)  by helping the inventor meet potential buyers for his patented inventions
D)  by letting the inventor keep his patents indefinitely

Question 13

What is the period of copyright protection provided for individuals under the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals are granted 20 years of copyright protection,after which it has to be renewed for a fee.
B)  Individuals are granted copyright protection for their lifetime plus 70 years.
C)  Individuals are granted 95 years copyright protection from the year of first publication of the work.
D)  Individuals are granted 120 years copyright protection from the year of creation of the work.

Question 14

John Crichton applied for a trademark logo at the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office for his new startup company,stating that he would use the logo in commerce within the next six months.After six months,he had not yet used the logo.Which of the following options does trademark law allow John Crichton so that he can retain his logo until he uses it in commerce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pay a fine so that the trademark gets registered immediately.
B)  Change the logo slightly and reapply for the modified logo.
C)  Cancel the current application and re-apply for the same logo.
D)  Apply for a six-month extension to use the logo in commerce.

Question 15

The ________ is a special federal appeals court that hears appeals from the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences of the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office and federal courts concerning patent issues.

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The answer of The ________ is a special federal appeals...

Question 16

The ________ doctrine allows for certain limited unauthorized use of copyrighted materials.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ doctrine allows for certain limited...

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of the patent period in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  It follows the first-to-file rule.
B)  The patent term begins to run from the date the patent application is filed.
C)  The patent term begins to run from the date the patent is issued.
D)  The patent period for an invention is 17 years.

Question 18

In 1946,Congress enacted the ________ Act to provide federal protection to trademarks,service marks,and other marks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1946,Congress enacted the ________ Act to...

Question 19

A mark that indicates that a person has met the standards set by an organization and is a member of that organization is known as a(n)________ mark.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A mark that indicates that a person...

Question 20

Once a trademark becomes a ________,the term loses its protection under federal trademark law.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once a trademark becomes a ________,the term...

Exam 8: Intellectual Property and Cyber Piracy