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What is the duration of copyright protection after the death of the creator?
What is the duration of copyright protection after the death of the creator?
- 50 years (correct)
- 75 years
- 25 years
- 100 years
Which of the following is an exception to the ownership rights of the creator?
Which of the following is an exception to the ownership rights of the creator?
- Writing or artistic work created in the course of employment (correct)
- Work created for non-profit organizations
- Work created during personal time
- Work created for educational purposes
What is the definition of moral rights in the context of copyright?
What is the definition of moral rights in the context of copyright?
- Right to financial compensation
- Right to the integrity of the work (correct)
- Right to reproduce the work
- Right to anonymity
What is an example of copyright infringement?
What is an example of copyright infringement?
What is cybersquatting in the context of domain names?
What is cybersquatting in the context of domain names?
What is the purpose of performing rights societies?
What is the purpose of performing rights societies?
What does the Industrial Designs Act protect?
What does the Industrial Designs Act protect?
What is a registrable design under the Industrial Designs Act?
What is a registrable design under the Industrial Designs Act?
What is the duration of exclusive rights for a registered design under the Industrial Designs Act?
What is the duration of exclusive rights for a registered design under the Industrial Designs Act?
What is a franchise in the context of business?
What is a franchise in the context of business?
What does a franchise agreement strictly control?
What does a franchise agreement strictly control?
What is the purpose of the Copyright Board?
What is the purpose of the Copyright Board?
What does a patent grant to an inventor?
What does a patent grant to an inventor?
What is the duration of trademark protection with indefinite renewals?
What is the duration of trademark protection with indefinite renewals?
What does copyright provide ownership and control over?
What does copyright provide ownership and control over?
What does industrial design involve creating?
What does industrial design involve creating?
What do confidentiality clauses in contracts protect?
What do confidentiality clauses in contracts protect?
What does the Patent Act protect inventors of?
What does the Patent Act protect inventors of?
What do patent applications require?
What do patent applications require?
What do international agreements allow inventors to seek?
What do international agreements allow inventors to seek?
When may compulsory licenses be issued for patent holders?
When may compulsory licenses be issued for patent holders?
What must trademarks be in order to be protected?
What must trademarks be in order to be protected?
What does a patent exclude inventors from protecting?
What does a patent exclude inventors from protecting?
What is the primary purpose of trademarks?
What is the primary purpose of trademarks?
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.
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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.