Law and Government Quiz

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Who should be liable according to the principle of Responsibility to Prevent Access?

The USA government

The Italian government (correct)

The ISP

John

What is libel, and how does it control Freedom of Speech?

A form of copyright infringement, controlling creative works

A form of discrimination, controlling hate speech

A form of plagiarism, controlling academic integrity

A form of slander, controlling speech through fear of lawsuits (correct)

Why do Western countries study famous cases carefully, such as the Universal Studios versus Sony case?

To understand the importance of intellectual property rights (correct)

To learn from the failures of these companies

To analyze the marketing strategies of these companies

To study the impact of these cases on the economy

What problem did the granting of a patent for a Shopping Cart in web technology cause?

It stifled innovation in e-commerce Signup and view all the answers

What was the issue at stake in the cases of Microsoft v. Apple and Borland v. Lotus?

Copyright infringement of the Look and Feel of software Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of intellectual property?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What legal mechanism provides an inventor the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling the invention?

Patent Signup and view all the answers

What does the Digital Millenium Copyright Act primarily prohibit?

Using tools to circumvent technological copyright protection systems Signup and view all the answers

What type of intellectual property right protects artistic works such as books, magazines, art, and photographs?

Copyright Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for someone saying something about you in public that is untrue and damages your reputation?

Libel Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue in regulating Freedom of Speech in relation to the broadcast media compared to the print media?

Differences in regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary approach to Freedom of Speech in Western countries, also known as 'close your cars'?

Restricting harmful speech Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of copyright protection for a creator's work?

For the lifetime of the creator, plus 70 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for stealing a company's secret formula, like in the case of Coca Cola?

Industrial Espionage Signup and view all the answers

Can a person who posts illegal material on the Internet be prosecuted in a foreign country?

Can be prosecuted in that country Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Cybercrime Treaty?

To set common standards for resolving international cases of cybercrime Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue in the Microsoft v. Apple and Borland v. Lotus cases?

The Look and Feel of software Signup and view all the answers

Is the copyright notice required for all copyrighted works?

No, it is not required Signup and view all the answers