Question 1

What is a patent number?
A) a number assigned to a patent when it comes under investigation
B) a number assigned to a patent when the patent is pending
C) a number assigned to a patent during application
D) a number assigned to a patent once the patent is granted

Accepted Answer

A patent number is a unique identification number given to a granted patent by the government agency responsible for patent registration. Therefore, the correct choice is D, as the patent number is assigned only after the patent is granted.

Question 2

A ________ is a patent that protects the functionality of a patent.
A) utility patent
B) method patent
C) design patent
D) process patent

Accepted Answer

A utility patent protects the functionality of an invention, which means it covers the way an invention works, what it does, and how it does it. This is different from a design patent, which protects the ornamental design or appearance of an invention, or a process patent, which covers a method of doing something. Method patents are also different from utility patents, as they protect specific methods or processes of doing something, while utility patents are broader and cover the functionality of an invention as a whole.

Question 3

________ is any trade name, symbol, word, logo, design, or device used to identify and distinguish goods of a manufacturer or seller or services of a provider from those of other manufacturers, sellers, or providers.
A) Trade secret
B) Patent
C) Trademark
D) Copyright

Accepted Answer

A trademark is a symbol, name, or logo that identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of one company from those of another. It is a form of intellectual property that gives the owner exclusive rights to use the trademark to identify and promote their products or services.

Question 4

Uploading copyrighted material to an unauthorized web site by a non-copyright holder would count as an act of copyright infringement under the ________.
A) Digital Millennium Copyright Act
B) Berne Convention Act
C) No Electronic Theft Act
D) Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act

Accepted Answer

The answer of Uploading copyrighted material to an unauthorized web...

Question 5

Which of the following accurately describes the fair use doctrine with reference to copyrighted material?
A) It stipulates the time period for which a copyright holder can retain his copyright.
B) It guides the U.S. Copyright Office in determining what works require copyrights based on the works' validity.
C) It permits use of copyright material by someone other than the copyright holder at a fixed fee.
D) It permits certain limited use of a copyright by someone other than the copyright holder without the permission of the copyright holder.

Accepted Answer

The fair use doctrine permits certain limited use of a copyright by someone other than the copyright holder without the permission of the copyright holder. This includes use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. It is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and considers four factors: the purpose and character of the use, the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount and substantiality of the portion used, and the effect of the use on the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.

Question 6

Which of the following would constitute a copyright infringement?
A) using several clips from a movie in a documentary
B) a brief quotation in a news report
C) use of copyrighted material in a spoof or satire
D) reproduction by a teacher or student of a small part of the work to illustrate a lesson

Accepted Answer

The use of several clips from a movie without permission or proper licensing would constitute a copyright infringement.

Answer: None of the above
 B, C, and D could fall under fair use exceptions to copyright law, depending on the specific circumstances and amount used.

Question 7

In terms of copyright law, the use of copyrighted material in a satire or parody would be an example of ________.
A) piracy
B) copyright sharing
C) application of fair use doctrine
D) copyright infringement

Accepted Answer

Fair use doctrine allows the use of copyrighted material for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. The use of copyrighted material in a satire or parody can be considered fair use because it is a form of criticism or comment on the original work.

Question 8

________ is a legal right that gives the author of qualifying subject matter, and who meets other requirements established by law, the exclusive right to publish, produce, sell, license, and distribute the work.
A) Patent
B) Copyright
C) Trademark
D) Trade secret

Accepted Answer

Copyright is the legal right that gives the author or creator of original works like literature, music, software, or art, the exclusive right to use and control the distribution, reproduction, and sale of their creations. This protection lasts for a certain period of time after the creator's death or a set number of years.

Question 9

Which of the following types of patents is valid only for a period of 14 years?
A) design patent
B) utility patent
C) process patent
D) business method patent

Accepted Answer

A design patent is valid only for a period of 14 years. Utility patents, process patents, and business method patents are valid for 20 years from the date of filing.

Question 10

When does a patent enter the public domain?
A) when the patent term period has expired
B) when the patent has been challenged in court and found to be an infringement
C) when the government deems that the practical purpose of the invention is universally applicable and cannot be controlled by one individual or group of people
D) when the invention is either obvious or not a novel one

Accepted Answer

A patent enters the public domain when the patent term period, typically 20 years from the filing date, has expired. Once it enters the public domain, the invention becomes freely available for anyone to use, make, or sell without the need for permission or payment to the patent owner.

Question 11

According to the public use doctrine for patents, ________.
A) the inventor has to test his invention in the public domain, to measure its validity, before being granted a patent
B) an invention cannot be used in the public domain prior to it being granted a patent
C) a patent will not be granted if the invention was already in public use for one year before filing application
D) the invention will come into the public domain once its term period has expired

Accepted Answer

The public use doctrine for patents states that a patent will not be granted if the invention was already in public use for one year before filing application. This means that if the invention has been used or sold to the public for more than a year before filing the patent application, the inventor forfeits his right to a patent.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 granted individuals copyright protection for their lifetime plus 70 years. This means that the copyright protection lasts for the author's lifetime and then for an additional 70 years after their death.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of patenting a scientific principle?
A) Patent for a scientific principle has to be applied for directly at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
B) A scientific principle can only be patented once a universal consensus has been reached on its validity.
C) Patent for a scientific principle has to be applied for at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
D) A scientific principle can only be patented if it is a part of the tangible environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 14

Which of the following is a provision made under the Berne Convention, the international copyright treaty that the United States is a party to?
A) The treaty eliminates the need to place the copyright symbol or the word "copyright" on a copyrighted work.
B) The treaty makes it mandatory to place the copyright symbol on all copyrighted works.
C) The treaty stipulates the time period a copyright can be retained by the copyright holder before it enters the public domain.
D) The treaty sets the rules for how copyright can be dealt with when sharing copyrighted work between governments.

Accepted Answer

The Berne Convention eliminates the need for formalities such as placing the copyright symbol or the word "copyright" on a work for it to be protected.

Question 15

Which of the following is suitable for copyrighting?
A) buildings
B) business methods
C) musical compositions
D) product logos

Accepted Answer

Copyrighting is suitable for protecting original works of authorship, such as literary, musical, and artistic creations. therefore, musical compositions are the best choice for copyrighting.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 17

What happens to a copyrighted work after it has finished its copyright period with regards to its ownership?
A) A non-copyright holder can purchase the rights to the work.
B) The work will enter the public domain to be used for free.
C) The copyright can be renewed for a fee by the original creator of the work.
D) The government takes over ownership of the work, and provides it to the public domain for a fee.

Accepted Answer

After a copyright period has ended, the work enters the public domain and can be used for free without the need for permission or payment to the original creator. Ownership of the work does not transfer to non-copyright holders, and there is no provision for the government to take over ownership. Copyright renewal is not available for works that have already entered the public domain.

Question 18

Which of the following provisions does the American Inventors Protection Act make?
A) It does not let non-patent holders to challenge the inventor's patent.
B) It allows the inventor to ask for an immediate patent on his invention.
C) It protects the invention from going public before the patent is issued.
D) It lets the inventor apply for a provisional right application.

Accepted Answer

The American Inventors Protection Act allows the inventor to apply for a provisional right application, which grants the inventor provisional rights to the invention before the patent is granted. Option A is incorrect as the act actually allows for post-grant review by non-patent holders. Option B is incorrect as the act does not allow for immediate patents to be granted. Option C is also incorrect as the act does not explicitly address the issue of public disclosure before patent issuance.

Question 19

How is a copyright different from a patent?
A) Patents fall under the federal law, while copyrights fall under state law.
B) Copyrights should be novel, and useful, while patents need not be so.
C) Copyrights are applied for inventions, while a patent is applied for tangible writings.
D) Patents have a limited term period, while copyrights carry lifelong terms.

Accepted Answer

Patents have a limited term period, typically 20 years from the filing date, while copyrights last for the life of the author plus 70 years.

Question 20

Which of the following intellectual properties is protected by the Lanham Act?
A) trade secret
B) trademark
C) copyright
D) patent

Accepted Answer

The Lanham Act primarily focuses on protecting trademarks, which are symbols or designs that distinguish a particular brand from its competitors. While the act does address other forms of intellectual property, such as trade dress and false advertising, trademarks are its primary area of concern.

Quiz 8: Intellectual Property and Cyber Piracy

What is a patent number?

A ________ is a patent that protects the functionality of a patent.

________ is any trade name, symbol, word, logo, design, or device used to identify and distinguish goods of a manufacturer or seller or services of a provider from those of other manufacturers, sellers, or providers.

Uploading copyrighted material to an unauthorized web site by a non-copyright holder would count as an act of copyright infringement under the ________.

Which of the following accurately describes the fair use doctrine with reference to copyrighted material?

Which of the following would constitute a copyright infringement?

In terms of copyright law, the use of copyrighted material in a satire or parody would be an example of ________.

________ is a legal right that gives the author of qualifying subject matter, and who meets other requirements established by law, the exclusive right to publish, produce, sell, license, and distribute the work.

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

When does a patent enter the public domain?

According to the public use doctrine for patents, ________.

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

Which of the following statements is true of patenting a scientific principle?

Which of the following is a provision made under the Berne Convention, the international copyright treaty that the United States is a party to?

Which of the following is suitable for copyrighting?

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

What happens to a copyrighted work after it has finished its copyright period with regards to its ownership?

Which of the following provisions does the American Inventors Protection Act make?

How is a copyright different from a patent?

Which of the following intellectual properties is protected by the Lanham Act?