Theories of IPR and Nature of Intellectual Property
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According to the lecture, what is the nature of intellectual property?

  • It is non-exhaustible and non-durable
  • It is intangible and cannot be touched (correct)
  • It is tangible and physical in nature
  • It is limited in duration and temporal in nature

Which theory about intellectual property focuses on the greater good of society?

  • Personhood theory
  • Utilitarian theory (correct)
  • Lockean natural theory
  • Reward theory

What concept does utilitarianism imply in the context of intellectual property?

  • Minimal rights for the creator
  • Happiness for the society (correct)
  • Greatest good for the creator
  • Maximum exclusivity for the creator

Who played a significant role in the development of copyright law in the United States?

<p>Jeremy Bentham (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of rights do non-utilitarian theories about intellectual property focus on?

<p>Rights of the creator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does society benefit from technological innovation and creations according to utilitarian theory?

<p>By promoting advancement and progress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory advocates for the strong enforcement of intellectual property rights to maximize incentives for creation and innovation?

<p>Utilitarian theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to John Locke, the right to private property is based on:

<p>Inalienable natural rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of intellectual property, the welfare of the public is a significant consideration for:

<p>Utilitarian theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who restored the medieval concept of natural law and emphasized the individual's inalienable natural rights, including the right to private property?

<p>John Locke (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The theory that claims governments should assign strong intellectual property rights to maximize social goods aligns with:

<p>Utilitarian theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Congressional Committee reporting on the 1909 Copyright Act, what is the basis for enacting copyright legislation?

<p>Welfare of the public (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory justifies government by majority and emphasizes the duty to preserve individual rights entrusted by individuals?

<p>Social Contract theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'State of nature' as described by John Locke was characterized by:

<p>'Of peace, goodwill, mutual assistance and preservation' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Property as a natural right' plays an essential role in the portrayal of the state of nature according to:

<p>'Lockean theory' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Maximizing the incentive to create, innovate, and discover' is associated with which intellectual property theory?

<p>'Utilitarian theory' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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