Intellectual Property Basics Quiz

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Which works are considered to be in the public domain?

Works published before 1929 (correct)
Works created on or after January 1, 1978
Works published between 1929 and 1977 without a copyright notice (correct)
Works with a copyright notice published after 1929

What is the duration of copyright protection for works created on or after January 1, 1978?

Author’s life plus 70 years (correct)
50 years from publication
Copyright lasts indefinitely
70 years from publication

What should users be cautious of when using CC0 licensed images?

There may be other rights affecting their use (correct)
They are not allowed for commercial use
They may require attribution to the creator
They are always protected by copyright

Which of the following is a resource for finding public domain works?

Wikimedia Commons (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of works that grant permission for use?

They allow use without seeking individual permission (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a criterion for registering a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)?

The application must include a reproduction of the mark. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of marks is protected as inherently distinctive without needing to demonstrate a secondary meaning?

Fanciful marks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a service mark signify?

A trademark used to distinguish services. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential remedy available to a trademark holder in a case of infringement?

Injunction against further use of the trademark. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic must a mark possess to avoid being classified as generic?

It must be distinctive enough to identify the source. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for intellectual property protection?

Guarantees financial investment returns. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of mark refers to the overall appearance of a product?

Trade dress (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms describe a mark that applies to goods and can be registered if used in commerce?

Trademark (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an invention to be patentable?

It must have practical use and include an element of novelty. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not protected by copyright laws?

Natural phenomena (B) Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a firm uses another’s patented design without permission?

Patent infringement (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which entity oversees the distribution of domain names?

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is generally not a right of a copyright owner?

To use the work without restrictions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of copyright infringement?

Criminal penalties can also be imposed. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What must occur for a trademark dilution claim to be valid?

The trademark must be used without authorization. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for patent registration?

Must show prior public knowledge (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which Creative Commons license allows for distribution and remixing as long as credit is given and new creations are licensed under identical terms?

CC BY-SA (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the Attribution-NoDerivs (CC BY-ND) license?

Only unchanged copies can be distributed (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Creative Commons license prohibits the use of the work for commercial purposes?

CC BY-NC (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered when evaluating whether a use qualifies as fair use?

The intention behind the creation of the work (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which information would be considered a trade secret?

Marketing methods (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA) license?

Derivatives must be built upon the original (B) Signup and view all the answers

Under which law are trade secrets primarily protected?

Tort law (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary condition of the Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (CC BY-NC-ND) license?

No remixing is allowed (C) Signup and view all the answers

Intellectual Property (IP)

Creative works like inventions, literary works, designs, names, and images.

Trademark

A unique symbol or name for a company's goods or services.

Trademark Registration

The formal process of obtaining legal protection for a trademark.

Strong Marks (Trademarks)

Inherently distinctive trademarks (fanciful, arbitrary, suggestive) without needing a secondary association.