Question 1

Which of the following countries has enacted the most stringent green marketing laws that regulate the management and recycling of packaging waste?

Accepted Answer

Germany has passed the most stringent green marketing laws that regulate the management and recycling of packaging waste.

Question 2

Which of the following U.S.government agencies oversees antitrust enforcement in international commerce?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Justice is responsible for enforcing U.S. antitrust laws, including those that apply to international commerce. The Department of State handles foreign affairs, Department of Commerce focuses on promoting economic growth, Department of Defense manages military operations, and Department of Homeland Security focuses on national security and immigration.

Question 3

Companies spend millions of dollars establishing brand names and trademarks primarily to symbolize:

Accepted Answer

Companies establish brand names and trademarks primarily to symbolize quality. A brand name represents a promise to the customers that the product is of a certain quality and standard. A trademark differentiates the product from others in the market and also represents the quality of the product. Companies invest millions of dollars in building a strong brand name and trademark.

Question 4

The question of jurisdiction of U.S.law over acts committed outside the territorial limits of the country has been settled by the courts through application of a long-established principle of international law called the:

Accepted Answer

The principle of international law that has settled the question of jurisdiction of U.S. law over acts committed outside the territorial limits of the country is the objective theory of jurisdiction. This principle holds that a state has jurisdiction over a person or entity based on their contacts or ties to that state, rather than the location of the act itself. This principle has been applied by U.S. courts in cases where American citizens commit crimes overseas or where foreign entities engage in conduct that has an effect on the United States.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the traditional remedies by American companies to protect intellectual property:

Accepted Answer

Threatening to withdraw products from a country is not a traditional remedy for protecting intellectual property. The other choices listed, such as complaints to the U.S. government and WTO, negotiation and dispute resolution, and preventative steps, are all commonly used by American companies to protect their intellectual property. Complaints to the country's government are also a traditional remedy, although this may overlap with complaints to the U.S. government or WTO.

Question 6

A famous case occurred in Japan where a Japanese business registered McDonald's world famous trademark before McDonald's did and was given permission to use the trademark.McDonald's eventually got the trademark back after a lengthy court battle and a monetary award to the Japanese company.McDonald's learned that trademarks registered in the United States:

Accepted Answer

One of the more frequent errors is assuming that because the company has established rights in the United States, they will be protected around the world or that rightful ownership can be established should the need arise.

Question 7

In the constant vigilance and battle against counterfeiting and piracy,companies are increasingly developing new __________.

Accepted Answer

Developing new technologies is a common approach for companies to combat counterfeiting and piracy. For example, watermarks, holograms, RFID tags, and other anti-counterfeiting measures are utilized by companies to protect their products.

Question 8

In a common-law country,ownership of intellectual property rights is established by:

Accepted Answer

In the United States, a common-law country, ownership of IP rights is established by prior use -whoever can establish first use is typically considered the rightful owner.

Question 9

The ________________ of the United States makes it illegal for companies to pay bribes to foreign officials,candidates,or political parties.

Accepted Answer

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of the United States specifically addresses the issue of bribery by companies to foreign officials, candidates, or political parties. The other options, such as the Constitution and Bill of Rights, do not have provisions specifically addressing bribery or corruption in the context of international business dealings. The Best Practices Act and International Codes of Law are also not specific to the issue of bribery in international business, and may not have legal authority in the United States.

Question 10

Which of the following commonly counterfeited products has the potential for doing the greatest harm to the consuming public?

Accepted Answer

Counterfeit pharmaceuticals have the potential to do the greatest harm to the consuming public as they may not contain the correct ingredients or dosage, may be contaminated, or may not work at all. This can lead to serious health consequences or death.

Question 11

U.S.firms,their foreign subsidiaries,or foreign firms that are licensees of U.S.technology cannot sell a product to a country in which the sale is considered by the U.S.government to affect:

Accepted Answer

The U.S. government restricts sales of U.S. technology or products to foreign countries if it is considered to affect the national security of the United States. This is to ensure that sensitive technologies or products do not fall into the wrong hands and do not pose a threat to U.S. security interests.

Question 12

In a common-law country,ownership of intellectual property rights is established by "prior use versus registration." What does the phrase "prior use versus registration" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Prior use versus registration" means that in a common-law country, ownership of intellectual property rights is established by whoever can establish first use of a trademark. This means that even if a trademark is not officially registered, the user who has been using it first can claim ownership of it.

Question 13

Which of the following conventions is responsible for the promotion of the protection of intellectual property rights?

Accepted Answer

The United Nation's WIPO is responsible for the promotion of the protection of intellectual property rights.

Question 14

ALL countries have laws regulating all of the following marketing activities EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

While all countries have laws regulating promotion, product development, labeling, and channels of distribution, not all countries have laws regulating production volume.

Question 15

Which of the following acts developed by the European Union erases legal and trade differences that have existed for decades between the member nations?

Accepted Answer

The Single European Market Act, also known as the Single Market Program, was developed by the European Union in 1986 to eliminate trade barriers and create a single market between member nations. This act aimed to erase legal and trade differences that had previously existed for decades, allowing for easier movement of goods, services, capital, and people across Europe.

Question 16

A creative way for intellectually property rich companies to make money in China is __________.

Accepted Answer

Charging what the market will bear is the best option for intellectually property rich companies in China since it allows them to maximize their profits and protect their intellectual property. Other options like enlisting the Chinese government to sell their products may not be feasible or ethical, selling older products may not appeal to consumers, selling only in select areas may limit their market reach, and providing extreme discounts may not be financially viable.

Question 17

Antitrust enforcement has two purposes in international commerce.Which of the following accurately describes one of those purposes?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of antitrust enforcement in international commerce is to ensure that American consumers benefit from the competition between foreign and domestic competitors in the market. This protection of American consumers is one of the primary goals of antitrust laws. The other purpose is to protect competition itself by preventing the abuse of market power by firms.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the areas of antitrust enforcement in the European Union and elsewhere?

Accepted Answer

Full-line forcing, price discrimination, supply restrictions, and antimonopoly are all areas of antitrust enforcement in the European Union and elsewhere. However, competitiveness councils are not an area of antitrust enforcement but rather a type of advisory body that may be established by governments to promote economic competitiveness.

Question 19

According to the text Vietnam,Russia,Japan and __________ made major progress in reducing software piracy from 2003 to 2006.

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that Vietnam, Russia, Japan and China made major progress in reducing software piracy from 2003 to 2006.

Question 20

Which of the following international conventions was established to recognize intellectual property rights?

Accepted Answer

The Paris Convention, also known as the Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, was established in 1883 to recognize and protect intellectual property rights. It provides a framework for international cooperation in this field and sets minimum standards for the protection of patents, trademarks, and other forms of intellectual property.

Quiz 7: The International Legal Environment: Playing by the Rules