fin 240 quiz 4

A dilution cause of action requires proof that consumers are likely to be confused by a connection between a trademark and its unauthorized use.

false

A list of customers cannot be a trade secret.

false

A patent cannot be obtained for a plant or an animal.

false

A trade name cannot be registered with the federal government if it is also a trademark.

false

An applicant cannot register a trademark on the basis of an intention to use the mark in commerce.

false

An arbitrary use of ordinary words may not be trademarked.

false

Because the Internet is vast, the unauthorized use of another's mark in a domain name is generally permissible.

false

In determining whether a use of a copyrighted work is infringement under the "fair use" doctrine, the least important factor is the effect of the use on the market for the work.

false

In the United States, a patent is given to the first person to invent a product or process.

false

It is possible to copyright an idea.

false

Pricing information cannot be a trade secret.

false

The unauthorized use of a "famous" trademark is prohibited only if the unauthorized user competes directly with the owner of the mark.

false

In 2009, Digito E Corporation renews its trademark registration as provided by federal law. This registration provides protection

for 10 years

In 2009, Sara writes Terror at the Track, a novel about racecar driving. Sara does not register the work with the appropriate government office. Under federal copyright law, Sara's work is protected

for the life of the author plus 70 years

Ernie's Good Eatin' Cafe uses a distinctive decor, layout, menu, and style of service. This restaurant's image and overall appearance is

trade dress

The process behind the production of "Fast Pace," a racecar video game, is protected by

trade secrets law

A fanciful use of ordinary words may be trademarked.

true

A formula for a chemical compound can be a trade secret.

true

A person can reproduce copyrighted material for purposes such as teaching, including multiple copies for classroom use, without paying royalties.

true

Loading a file into a computer's random access memory constitutes the making of a "copy" for purposes of copyright law.

true

The TRIPS agreement includes copyright protection for computer programs.

true

Trade dress has the same legal protection as trademarks.

true

Finest Products Company and Great Goods, Inc., use the mark "Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval" to certify the quality of their products. Finest and Great are not in business together and do not own this mark. The mark is

a certification mark