24 Questions
What is the duration of copyright protection after the death of the creator?
50 years
Which of the following is an exception to the ownership rights of the creator?
Writing or artistic work created in the course of employment
What is the definition of moral rights in the context of copyright?
Right to the integrity of the work
What is an example of copyright infringement?
Unauthorized copying from the Web without permission
What is cybersquatting in the context of domain names?
Registering a domain name with the intent to extort money
What is the purpose of performing rights societies?
Facilitate assignment of rights to perform artistic works
What does the Industrial Designs Act protect?
Designs reproduced by an industrial process
What is a registrable design under the Industrial Designs Act?
A design judged solely by the eye
What is the duration of exclusive rights for a registered design under the Industrial Designs Act?
10 years
What is a franchise in the context of business?
A contractual relationship licensing the use of a trade name
What does a franchise agreement strictly control?
The conduct of the franchisee
What is the purpose of the Copyright Board?
Filing fee schedules for collective societies
What does a patent grant to an inventor?
Exclusive rights for 20 years
What is the duration of trademark protection with indefinite renewals?
15 years
What does copyright provide ownership and control over?
Artistic works
What does industrial design involve creating?
Artistic works through an industrial process
What do confidentiality clauses in contracts protect?
Sensitive information in business discussions or partnerships
What does the Patent Act protect inventors of?
New and useful inventions, excluding slight improvements or unlawful inventions
What do patent applications require?
Detailed specifications, claims statements, drawings, and a filing fee
What do international agreements allow inventors to seek?
Patent protection in multiple countries
When may compulsory licenses be issued for patent holders?
After three years
What must trademarks be in order to be protected?
Distinctive and not easily confused with other trade names
What does a patent exclude inventors from protecting?
Slight improvements or unlawful inventions
What is the primary purpose of trademarks?
Distinguish goods or services from those of others
Study Notes
Intellectual Property Law and Protection
- Intellectual property law protects inventions, creations, and artistic works from being replicated or used without permission.
- The four categories of intellectual property are patents, trademarks, copyright, and industrial design.
- A patent grants exclusive rights to an inventor for 20 years in exchange for disclosing the invention to the public.
- Trademarks distinguish goods or services from those of others and are protected for 15 years, with indefinite renewals.
- Copyright provides ownership and control over artistic works and the right to copy them.
- Industrial design involves creating artistic works through an industrial process.
- Confidentiality clauses in contracts protect sensitive information in business discussions or partnerships.
- The Patent Act protects inventors of new and useful inventions, excluding slight improvements or unlawful inventions.
- Patent applications require detailed specifications, claims statements, drawings, and a filing fee.
- International agreements allow inventors to seek patent protection in multiple countries.
- Patent holders may be required to produce or license their invention, and compulsory licenses may be issued after three years.
- Trademarks must be distinctive, not easily confused with other trade names, and must be used to be protected.
Test your knowledge of intellectual property law and protection with this quiz. Explore the categories of intellectual property, the rights and protections they offer, and the requirements for patents and trademarks. Challenge yourself with questions on confidentiality clauses, international agreements, and the responsibilities of patent holders.
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