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What constitutes intellectual property?
What constitutes intellectual property?
- A physical product like a book or a painting.
- Any unique product of human intellect that has commercial value. (correct)
- Only inventions that have been patented.
- Ideas that have yet to be manifested in any medium.
What is a consequence of unauthorized copies of intellectual property?
What is a consequence of unauthorized copies of intellectual property?
- Producers receive all payments they are entitled to.
- Consumers benefit from lower prices for copyrighted materials.
- Producers do not receive all payments the law stipulates. (correct)
- Producers lose the exclusive rights to their ideas.
Which of the following is NOT a method to protect intellectual property?
Which of the following is NOT a method to protect intellectual property?
- Copyright
- Trade Regulations (correct)
- Trademarks
- Patent for Computer Related Inventions
What dilemma is presented regarding intellectual property rights?
What dilemma is presented regarding intellectual property rights?
How does a company potentially affect the distribution of new technology?
How does a company potentially affect the distribution of new technology?
What is one benefit of intellectual property protection?
What is one benefit of intellectual property protection?
Which of the following statements about the intellectual property is true?
Which of the following statements about the intellectual property is true?
What occurred when Mr.B took the manuscript of Julius Caesar left by Ms.A?
What occurred when Mr.B took the manuscript of Julius Caesar left by Ms.A?
What can an owner of a piece of intellectual property (IP) choose to do with their design?
What can an owner of a piece of intellectual property (IP) choose to do with their design?
How does stealing intellectual property differ from stealing physical property?
How does stealing intellectual property differ from stealing physical property?
What role does Microsoft see for entrepreneurs selling counterfeit products?
What role does Microsoft see for entrepreneurs selling counterfeit products?
Which of the following is NOT one of the rights provided to a copyright owner?
Which of the following is NOT one of the rights provided to a copyright owner?
What aspect of intellectual property is highlighted regarding the value of its creations?
What aspect of intellectual property is highlighted regarding the value of its creations?
What is a potential benefit of licensing IP to businesses?
What is a potential benefit of licensing IP to businesses?
What is implied about high-quality music and software in society?
What is implied about high-quality music and software in society?
When a song is broadcasted by a radio station, what must happen as a part of copyright law?
When a song is broadcasted by a radio station, what must happen as a part of copyright law?
How can selling IP impact a business?
How can selling IP impact a business?
Which statement regarding intellectual property best reflects its economic implications?
Which statement regarding intellectual property best reflects its economic implications?
Why is it problematic for entertainers when their performances are shared without permission?
Why is it problematic for entertainers when their performances are shared without permission?
What is the right of public display in copyright ownership?
What is the right of public display in copyright ownership?
What might be a public perception regarding counterfeit software products?
What might be a public perception regarding counterfeit software products?
If you produce a new work based on a copyrighted piece, what right must you have from the original copyright owner?
If you produce a new work based on a copyrighted piece, what right must you have from the original copyright owner?
Which is an example of licensing an IP?
Which is an example of licensing an IP?
What is considered infringement in copyright law?
What is considered infringement in copyright law?
Which of the following is an acceptable use of copyrighted material without permission?
Which of the following is an acceptable use of copyrighted material without permission?
Who is considered responsible for copyright infringement?
Who is considered responsible for copyright infringement?
What is the standard period for copyright tenure?
What is the standard period for copyright tenure?
What is a trade secret?
What is a trade secret?
To maintain rights to a trade secret, a company must:
To maintain rights to a trade secret, a company must:
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable use of copyrighted material?
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable use of copyrighted material?
What happens if a company infringes on copyright?
What happens if a company infringes on copyright?
What distinguishes a trade secret from a patent?
What distinguishes a trade secret from a patent?
Which of the following conditions must an invention meet to be granted a patent?
Which of the following conditions must an invention meet to be granted a patent?
What action can a company take to protect its trade secrets while employing individuals?
What action can a company take to protect its trade secrets while employing individuals?
What happens to a patent when it expires?
What happens to a patent when it expires?
Which of the following is a challenge associated with maintaining a trade secret?
Which of the following is a challenge associated with maintaining a trade secret?
What is a key limitation of confidentiality agreements in protecting trade secrets?
What is a key limitation of confidentiality agreements in protecting trade secrets?
What is one criterion that does not contribute to the patentability of an invention?
What is one criterion that does not contribute to the patentability of an invention?
Which of the following best describes the nature of trade secrets?
Which of the following best describes the nature of trade secrets?
Study Notes
Nature of IP
- Intellectual property is any unique product of the human intellect that has commercial value.
- Intellectual property are books, songs, movies, paintings, inventions, chemical formulas, and computer programs.
- Government usually grants authors and inventors exclusive rights to their writings and discoveries, but only for a limited period of time.
Proprietary Rights - Copyright
- Copyright provides the owner of an original work five rights:
- Reproduction - The right to reproduce the copyrighted work
- Distribution - The right to distribute copies of the work to the public
- Public display - The right to display copies of the work in public
- Public performance - The right to perform the work in public
- Production of derivative works - The right to produce new work derived from copyrighted work
- Copyright owners have the right to authorize others to exercise these five rights with respect to their works.
- Copyright tenure is typically for the lifetime of the creator plus 50 years after their death.
Protection of Trade Secrets / Confidential Information
- A trade secret is a confidential piece of intellectual property that provides a company with a competitive advantage.
- Examples of trade secrets include formula, processes, proprietary designs, strategic plans, customer lists, and other collections of information.
- Trade secrets do not expire.
- Companies typically require employees with access to a trade secret to execute a confidentiality agreement.
Patent for Computer Related Inventions
- A patent is a way the government provides an inventor with an exclusive right to a piece of intellectual property.
- A patent is granted for an invention that meets three basic tests:
- Original - it is novel, no one else has invented the same thing before
- Purpose - it has utility or a useful purpose
- New - it is not obvious, your invention is not obvious to someone who is in the same industry
- The owner of the patent can prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention for the lifetime of the patent which is currently up to 20 years; 5 years for pharmaceutical products and agricultural chemicals.
- After the patent expires, anyone has the right to make use of its ideas.
MYIPO
- MYIPO is not covered in the provided text.
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This quiz explores the nature of intellectual property and the specific rights associated with copyright. It covers various forms of intellectual property, the exclusive rights granted to owners, and their limitations. Test your understanding of how these concepts apply to original works.
