Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

BurgerBoy Restaurant Corporation has granted a license to BurgerBoyNY, Inc. to use their trademark as part of a domain name. This means that BurgerBoyNY, Inc. has permission to use the trademark, but does not obtain ownership rights in it.

Question 2

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

Selling devices and services for the circumvention of encryption software and other technological antipiracy protection is a violation of copyright law under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Question 3

Fact Pattern 9-2 
CallTalk Corporation,a smartphone and phone-time seller,chooses to use and register "calltalk" as its second-level domain.Later,CallTalk's less successful competitor,CellTalk Company,chooses to use and register "caltalk" (an intentional misspelling of "calltalk")as its second-level domain.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 9-2.By using a similar domain name to CallTalk's,CellTalk is most likely attempting to profit from its competitor's​

Accepted Answer

CellTalk is attempting to benefit from the goodwill and reputation created by CallTalk's use of the "calltalk" domain name.

Question 4

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 is an infringement of the intellectual property rights of the owners of those images and materials. It is not within the rights of the users of social networks, and dispute resolution typically involves the parties involved in the dispute, not just the providers of the social networks. The "business-extension exception" to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act is not applicable to this situation.

Question 5

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​

Accepted Answer

Social media posts can be used by all of these entities for various purposes. They may be used as evidence in legal cases, by law enforcement to identify and prosecute criminals, and by regulators to investigate illegal activities. Therefore, all of the given options are correct.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Stefano's actions constitute copyright infringement, which is the unauthorized use or reproduction of a copyrighted work. Transferring copyrighted music recordings without permission from the copyright owners is a violation of their exclusive rights to control the distribution of their work.

Question 7

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 8

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 granted a license to use the app on their devices, but they do not have ownership rights. A license is a legal agreement between a licensee (Riley) and a licensor (Saga Company) that grants certain rights to the licensee while retaining ownership by the licensor.

Question 9

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 effective method to protect against cybersquatting and typosquatting. It ensures that the company has ownership of any domain name that could potentially infringe on their trademarks or confuse customers. This can also prevent other companies or individuals from using similar domain names to redirect web traffic or exploit the company's brand name.

Question 10

ConnectWeb,Inc.,an Internet service provider (ISP),supplies information to the Federal Trade Commission concerning possible unfair or deceptive conduct in foreign jurisdictions.For this disclosure,federal law gives ConnectWeb and other ISPs immunity from liability.This is​

Accepted Answer

The immunity from liability given to ISPs under federal law for disclosing information concerning possible unfair or deceptive conduct in foreign jurisdictions is known as a safe harbor. This ensures that ISPs are protected from legal action for disclosing such information, encouraging them to share valuable information with authorities.

Question 11

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

The scenario describes the unauthorized use of a trademark to promote a product that is not similar to the trademark owner's product, but which diminishes the quality of the mark. This is an example of trademark dilution.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

OntheWeb can only be held liable for Phoebe's copyright infringement if they are aware of it and do not take appropriate action to stop it. If they are not aware of the infringement, they are not liable. However, if they become aware of it and do not take appropriate action, they can be held liable.

Question 13

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 experiencing problems due to file-sharing. The motion picture industry and recording artists and their labels lose revenue from unauthorized downloads, while the companies that distribute file-sharing software may face legal issues and negative public perception.

Question 14

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

The use of Community Life Inc.'s trademark as a meta tag may be permissible if it is reasonably necessary for the operations of BeFriends Corporation, such as for search or indexing purposes. However, it would still be prudent for BeFriends Corporation to obtain permission from Community Life Inc. before using their trademark in this manner.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Using someone else's trademark in a meta tag without permission is a form of trademark infringement.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Downloading music without authorization is a clear violation of copyright law, and therefore constitutes copyright infringement.

Question 17

Sly 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 Sly includes in his song "Sneaky" a...

Question 18

Fact Pattern 9-2 
CallTalk Corporation,a smartphone and phone-time seller,chooses to use and register "calltalk" as its second-level domain.Later,CallTalk's less successful competitor,CellTalk Company,chooses to use and register "caltalk" (an intentional misspelling of "calltalk")as its second-level domain.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 9-2.Call&Talk's use of the domain name "callltalk," without CallTalk's authorization,to sell pornographic phone conversations,is​

Accepted Answer

This is an example of trademark dilution, as Call&Talk's use of a similar domain name with intentional misspelling and association with pornography can potentially harm CallTalk's brand and reputation.

Question 19

Fact Pattern 9-2 
CallTalk Corporation,a smartphone and phone-time seller,chooses to use and register "calltalk" as its second-level domain.Later,CallTalk's less successful competitor,CellTalk Company,chooses to use and register "caltalk" (an intentional misspelling of "calltalk")as its second-level domain.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 9-2.CallTalk wants to sue Call&Talk for its unauthorized use of the domain name "callltalk." Before bringing the suit,CallTalk has to ask the court for a subpoena to discover​

Accepted Answer

CallTalk needs to discover the true identity of the owner of the unauthorized site before bringing the lawsuit against them.

Question 20

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...

Quiz 9: Internet Law, social Media, and Privacy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ConnectWeb,Inc.,an Internet service provider (ISP) ,supplies information to the Federal Trade Commission concerning possible unfair or deceptive conduct in foreign jurisdictions.For this disclosure,federal law gives ConnectWeb and other ISPs immunity from liability.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

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

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

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

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

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

Sly 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

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