Question 1

Without authorization,Brady uses the trademark of Ciera Coffee Company to promote cheap,flavorless candy,which is not similar to Ciera's products but diminishes the quality of the coffee company's mark.This is​

Accepted Answer

This situation describes trademark dilution, as the unauthorized use of Ciera Coffee Company's trademark to promote a low-quality product diminishes the quality and reputation of the mark.

Question 2

Dana downloads music into her computer's random access memory,or RAM,without authorization.This is​

Accepted Answer

Downloading music into RAM without authorization is a violation of copyright law, as it involves making an unauthorized reproduction of the copyrighted work. Therefore, it is copyright infringement.

Question 3

Zoe and other users of Facebook and other social networking sites post trademarked images and copyrighted materials on these sites without permission.This​

Accepted Answer

Posting trademarked images and copyrighted materials without permission on social networking sites is a violation of the intellectual property rights of the owners of the images and materials. Users do not have the right to use such materials without explicit permission from the owners.

Question 4

Fact Pattern 7-2CallTalk Corporation, a smartphone and phone-time seller, chooses to use and register "calltalk" as its domain name. Later, CallTalk's less successful competitor, CellTalk Company, chooses to use and register "caltalk" (an intentional misspelling of "calltalk") as its domain name. Still later, Call&Talk, Inc., uses the domain name "callltalk" (also a deliberate misspelling of "calltalk") without CallTalk's authorization, to sell pornographic phone conversations.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 7-2.Call&Talk's use of the domain name "callltalk," without CallTalk's authorization,to sell pornographic phone conversations,is​

Accepted Answer

Call&Talk's unauthorized use of a similar domain name with deliberate misspelling to sell pornographic phone conversations can be considered trademark dilution, as it is likely to cause confusion among consumers and tarnish the reputation of the original trademark holder, CallTalk.

Question 5

Because of the loss of significant amounts of revenue as a result of unauthorized digital downloads,file-sharing has created problems for​

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are affected by the loss of significant revenue from unauthorized digital downloads and file-sharing. The motion picture industry, recording artists and their labels, as well as the companies that distribute file-sharing software are impacted.

Question 6

Stefano transfers copyrighted music recordings,without the copyright owners' authorization,to his friends.This is​

Accepted Answer

Stefano is engaging in copyright infringement by distributing copyrighted music recordings without the permission of the copyright owners.

Question 7

InfoFree Inc.,makes and sells devices and services for the circumvention of encryption software and other technological antipiracy protection.Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act,this is​

Accepted Answer

Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, it is illegal to manufacture and sell devices or services for circumventing digital rights management technologies or other technological measures designed to protect copyrighted works. Therefore, InfoFree Inc.'s actions are a violation of copyright law.

Question 8

Fact Pattern 7-2CallTalk Corporation, a smartphone and phone-time seller, chooses to use and register "calltalk" as its domain name. Later, CallTalk's less successful competitor, CellTalk Company, chooses to use and register "caltalk" (an intentional misspelling of "calltalk") as its domain name. Still later, Call&Talk, Inc., uses the domain name "callltalk" (also a deliberate misspelling of "calltalk") without CallTalk's authorization, to sell pornographic phone conversations.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 7-2.CallTalk wants to sue Call&Talk for its unauthorized use of the domain name "callltalk" on a theory of trademark dilution.This claim requires proof that​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fact Pattern 7-2CallTalk Corporation, a smartphone and...

Question 9

BeFriends Corporation uses the trademark of Community Life Inc.,a social media site,as a meta tag without Community Life's permission.This may be permissible​

Accepted Answer

Using someone else's trademark as a meta tag without permission is never permissible under trademark laws. It is considered trademark infringement and can lead to legal consequences.

Question 10

On the Web Company is an Internet service provider.On the Web's customer Phoebe commits copyright infringement.On the Web is not liable for Phoebe's activity​

Accepted Answer

According to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), an internet service provider (ISP) like OntheWeb is not liable for the copyright infringement of its customers unless the ISP is aware of the violation. Once an ISP is aware of the violation, it must act swiftly to remove the infringing content or risk being held liable.

Question 11

Riley obtains permission from Saga Company to use the firm's game app on Riley's smartphone,tablet,and other mobile device.But Riley does not obtain ownership rights in the app.This is

Accepted Answer

Riley has been given permission or a "license" to use Saga Company's game app on certain devices, but does not have ownership rights.

Question 12

Justin's posts on Facebook provide information that establishes his intent and what he knew at a particular time,indicating potential liability.For this and other reasons,social media posts are often pan>​

Accepted Answer

Social media posts can be used for various purposes including discovery in litigation, law enforcement investigations, and federal regulatory investigations. Therefore, the correct choice is D - all of the choices.

Question 13

To protect domain name rights from would-be cybersquatters and typosquatters,AgriBusiness Inc.and other large corporations may have to​

Accepted Answer

Registering thousands of domain names across the globe is the most common and effective way for large corporations like AgriBusiness Inc. to protect their domain name rights from cybersquatting and typosquatting. By doing so, they can preemptively block anyone from registering domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to their trademarks. This helps ensure that their customers and clients can easily find their legitimate websites without being led astray by fraudulent sites.

Question 14

Fact Pattern 7-2CallTalk Corporation, a smartphone and phone-time seller, chooses to use and register "calltalk" as its domain name. Later, CallTalk's less successful competitor, CellTalk Company, chooses to use and register "caltalk" (an intentional misspelling of "calltalk") as its domain name. Still later, Call&Talk, Inc., uses the domain name "callltalk" (also a deliberate misspelling of "calltalk") without CallTalk's authorization, to sell pornographic phone conversations.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 7-2.By using a domain name similar to CallTalk's,CellTalk is most likely​

Accepted Answer

By intentionally choosing a domain name that is similar to CallTalk's, CellTalk is likely causing confusion among consumers and potentially diminishing the strength of CallTalk's trademark.

Question 15

Oversight Corporation monitors employees' electronic communications made in the ordinary course of business.This​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Oversight Corporation monitors employees' electronic communications made...

Question 16

To test computer security and conduct encryption research,Tech Solutions Inc.circumvents the encryption software and other technological antipiracy protection of United Business Corporation's software.Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act,this is​

Accepted Answer

The answer of To test computer security and conduct encryption...

Question 17

Stig includes in his song "Sneaky" a few seconds of Wily's copyrighted sound recording "Wits" without permission.Some federal courts have found that such digital sampling is

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stig includes in his song "Sneaky" a...

Question 18

BurgerBoy Restaurant Corporation allows its trademark to be used as part of a domain name for BurgerBoy NY,Inc.,an unaffiliated company.BurgerBoy NY does not obtain ownership rights in the mark.This is​

Accepted Answer

This is a license agreement where BurgerBoy Restaurant Corporation is allowing BurgerBoy NY, Inc. to use its trademark as part of their domain name without transferring ownership rights.

Question 19

ConnectWeb,Inc.,operates a subscription-based service that extends the software and storage capabilities of its subscribers.This is​

Accepted Answer

The description fits the concept of cloud computing, where software and storage are made available over the internet as a subscription-based service. Dilution refers to the reduction of a company's ownership percentage due to the issuance of new shares, and peer-to-peer (P2P) networking and distributed networks refer to interconnected devices sharing resources without the need for a central server, which does not match the given scenario.

Question 20

Far & Wide Corporation uses the trademark of Google Inc.in a meta tag without Google's permission.This is​

Accepted Answer

Using the trademark of Google Inc. in a meta tag without their permission is unauthorized use of their intellectual property, which constitutes trademark infringement.

Quiz 7: Internet Law, social Media, and Privacy

Without authorization,Brady uses the trademark of Ciera Coffee Company to promote cheap,flavorless candy,which is not similar to Ciera's products but diminishes the quality of the coffee company's mark.This is​

Dana downloads music into her computer's random access memory,or RAM,without authorization.This is​

Zoe and other users of Facebook and other social networking sites post trademarked images and copyrighted materials on these sites without permission.This​

Because of the loss of significant amounts of revenue as a result of unauthorized digital downloads,file-sharing has created problems for​

Stefano transfers copyrighted music recordings,without the copyright owners' authorization,to his friends.This is​

InfoFree Inc.,makes and sells devices and services for the circumvention of encryption software and other technological antipiracy protection.Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act,this is​

BeFriends Corporation uses the trademark of Community Life Inc.,a social media site,as a meta tag without Community Life's permission.This may be permissible​

On the Web Company is an Internet service provider.On the Web's customer Phoebe commits copyright infringement.On the Web is not liable for Phoebe's activity​

Riley obtains permission from Saga Company to use the firm's game app on Riley's smartphone,tablet,and other mobile device.But Riley does not obtain ownership rights in the app.This is

Justin's posts on Facebook provide information that establishes his intent and what he knew at a particular time,indicating potential liability.For this and other reasons,social media posts are often pan>​

To protect domain name rights from would-be cybersquatters and typosquatters,AgriBusiness Inc.and other large corporations may have to​

Oversight Corporation monitors employees' electronic communications made in the ordinary course of business.This​

To test computer security and conduct encryption research,Tech Solutions Inc.circumvents the encryption software and other technological antipiracy protection of United Business Corporation's software.Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act,this is​

Stig includes in his song "Sneaky" a few seconds of Wily's copyrighted sound recording "Wits" without permission.Some federal courts have found that such digital sampling is

BurgerBoy Restaurant Corporation allows its trademark to be used as part of a domain name for BurgerBoy NY,Inc.,an unaffiliated company.BurgerBoy NY does not obtain ownership rights in the mark.This is​

ConnectWeb,Inc.,operates a subscription-based service that extends the software and storage capabilities of its subscribers.This is​

Far & Wide Corporation uses the trademark of Google Inc.in a meta tag without Google's permission.This is​

Without authorization,Brady uses the trademark of Ciera Coffee Company to promote cheap,flavorless candy,which is not similar to Ciera's products but diminishes the quality of the coffee company's mark.This is

Dana downloads music into her computer's random access memory,or RAM,without authorization.This is

Zoe and other users of Facebook and other social networking sites post trademarked images and copyrighted materials on these sites without permission.This

Because of the loss of significant amounts of revenue as a result of unauthorized digital downloads,file-sharing has created problems for

Stefano transfers copyrighted music recordings,without the copyright owners' authorization,to his friends.This is

InfoFree Inc.,makes and sells devices and services for the circumvention of encryption software and other technological antipiracy protection.Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act,this is

BeFriends Corporation uses the trademark of Community Life Inc.,a social media site,as a meta tag without Community Life's permission.This may be permissible

On the Web Company is an Internet service provider.On the Web's customer Phoebe commits copyright infringement.On the Web is not liable for Phoebe's activity

Justin's posts on Facebook provide information that establishes his intent and what he knew at a particular time,indicating potential liability.For this and other reasons,social media posts are often pan>

To protect domain name rights from would-be cybersquatters and typosquatters,AgriBusiness Inc.and other large corporations may have to

Oversight Corporation monitors employees' electronic communications made in the ordinary course of business.This

To test computer security and conduct encryption research,Tech Solutions Inc.circumvents the encryption software and other technological antipiracy protection of United Business Corporation's software.Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act,this is

BurgerBoy Restaurant Corporation allows its trademark to be used as part of a domain name for BurgerBoy NY,Inc.,an unaffiliated company.BurgerBoy NY does not obtain ownership rights in the mark.This is

ConnectWeb,Inc.,operates a subscription-based service that extends the software and storage capabilities of its subscribers.This is

Far & Wide Corporation uses the trademark of Google Inc.in a meta tag without Google's permission.This is