Question 1

Joe wanted to start up a restaurant business.After some research,he found out McDonald's had not properly registered its trademark,the golden arches,in his particular area.Joe used a similar pair of arches over his restaurant and started business.Explain any danger he might face.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Joe wanted to start up a restaurant...

Question 2

What rights are obtained by the granting of a patent?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What rights are obtained by the granting...

Question 3

Distinguish between a trademark action and a passing-off action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Distinguish between a trademark action and a...

Question 4

What is the period of protection associated with patent law?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the period of protection associated...

Question 5

What period of protection is granted under industrial design legislation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What period of protection is granted under...

Question 6

What protection is given under trademark legislation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What protection is given under trademark legislation?...

Question 7

What qualifications must be met in order for something to be patentable?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What qualifications must be met in order...

Question 8

How long is protection given under the Copyright Act?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How long is protection given under the...

Question 9

Distinguish between what is protected under patent law compared to copyright law.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Distinguish between what is protected under patent...

Question 10

What kinds of things are protected as industrial designs?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What kinds of things are protected as...

Question 11

What rights are conveyed by the granting of a patent?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What rights are conveyed by the granting...

Question 12

Joe worked for Harry's Fine Toys for a period of six years.In September,he left Harry's Fine Toys and went to Sam's Toy Shop,a competitor,and disclosed Harry's Christmas line.What could Harry do under these circumstances?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Joe worked for Harry's Fine Toys for...

Question 13

"One of the most effective statutes in Canada protecting confidential information is the Trade Secrets Act." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "One of the most effective statutes in...

Question 14

What is the main purpose of patent law?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the main purpose of patent...

Question 15

Explain how a patent is obtained.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how a patent is obtained....

Question 16

In order to successfully sue someone for violation of trademark,what must be established?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to successfully sue someone for...

Question 17

Indicate three things that cannot be used as a trademark.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate three things that cannot be used...

Question 18

Explain how trademark protection is obtained.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how trademark protection is obtained....

Question 19

Explain under what circumstances a tort action of inducing a breach of contract can be brought.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain under what circumstances a tort action...

Question 20

Indicate the kinds of things that are covered by trademark legislation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Indicate the kinds of things that are...

Quiz 13: Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property