ALP ALP Intellectual Property & Technology Law 2

Question 1

The doctrine of 'first sale' in copyright law permits:

Accepted Answer

A lawful purchaser to resell a physical copy of a copyrighted work

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Anyone to reproduce the work freely after purchase

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The original author to reclaim rights after first publication

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Publishers to reprint works without paying royalties

Question 2

Which type of intellectual property protection is most appropriate for a novel drug compound?

Accepted Answer

Utility patent

Answer

Trademark registration

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Copyright

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Trade secret

Question 3

How long does a U.S. utility patent last from its earliest effective filing date?

Accepted Answer

20 years

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17 years

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14 years

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28 years

Question 4

Which agreement established international minimum standards for intellectual property protection among WTO members?

Accepted Answer

TRIPS Agreement

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Berne Convention

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Paris Convention

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Madrid Protocol

Question 5

In trademark law, the 'likelihood of confusion' test is the primary standard for determining:

Accepted Answer

Trademark infringement

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Copyright validity

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Patent eligibility

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Trade secret misappropriation

Question 6

What must a U.S. inventor do within 12 months of a public disclosure to preserve patent rights?

Accepted Answer

File a patent application with the USPTO

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Register the invention with the Copyright Office

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Apply for a trade secret designation

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Obtain a provisional trademark registration