ALP Intellectual Property & Technology Law Flashcards
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The doctrine of 'first sale' in copyright law permits:
Answer: A lawful purchaser to resell a physical copy of a copyrighted work
The first sale doctrine allows the lawful owner of a physical copy to resell, lend, or dispose of that copy without the copyright holder's permission.
Which type of intellectual property protection is most appropriate for a novel drug compound?
Answer: Utility patent
A utility patent protects novel, useful, and non-obvious inventions such as pharmaceutical compounds.
How long does a U.S. utility patent last from its earliest effective filing date?
Answer: 20 years
Under current U.S. law, utility patents have a 20-year term measured from the earliest effective filing date.
Which agreement established international minimum standards for intellectual property protection among WTO members?
Answer: TRIPS Agreement
The TRIPS Agreement (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) set minimum IP protection and enforcement standards for all WTO member countries.
In trademark law, the 'likelihood of confusion' test is the primary standard for determining:
Answer: Trademark infringement
Courts apply the likelihood of confusion test to determine whether a later mark so resembles a registered mark that consumers would be confused about source or sponsorship.
What must a U.S. inventor do within 12 months of a public disclosure to preserve patent rights?
Answer: File a patent application with the USPTO
U.S. patent law provides a one-year grace period after public disclosure, during which the inventor must file a patent application to preserve rights.