ALP Intellectual Property & Technology Law Flashcards
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Which federal agency is responsible for registering trademarks in the United States?
Answer: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
The USPTO handles all federal trademark and patent registrations in the United States.
What is the copyright duration for a work created by an individual author under current U.S. law?
Answer: Life of the author plus 70 years
U.S. copyright law protects individual-authored works for the creator's lifetime plus an additional 70 years.
A patent that protects the ornamental design of a functional item is called a:
Answer: Design patent
Design patents cover the ornamental or aesthetic appearance of an article, not its functional features.
Which doctrine allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as commentary or education?
Answer: Fair use
The fair use doctrine permits limited use of copyrighted works for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, and research.
Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), what protection is extended to internet service providers?
Answer: Safe harbor from liability for user-uploaded infringing content
The DMCA safe harbor shields ISPs from copyright liability for user-uploaded content provided they comply with notice-and-takedown procedures.
What is a 'trade secret' in the context of U.S. intellectual property law?
Answer: Confidential business information that provides a competitive advantage
A trade secret is confidential commercial information that gives a business a competitive edge and is protected by maintaining its secrecy.