Module 3: Intellectual Property

To which four of the following can patent laws apply? Select one or more: A. Formulas B. Books C. Manufactured objects D. Machines E. Compositions of matter F. Chemical compounds G. Software

A, D, F, one more (not E or G)

When someone has viewed archived copyright protected data and sent it to someone else, what has occurred? Select one: A. Copying in transmission B. Receiving in transmission C. Archived editorializing D. Archive copying

A. Copying in transmission

What does it mean to have ownership over intellectual objects? Select one: A. Having control over the object and how it is used B. Having say in who controls the object C. Having the object in possession D. None of the above

A. Having control over the object and how it is used

Under the theory of property, the concept of slavery would not work as it did because slaves created the objects they helped to build or construct, so they would own their creations. Select one: A. Labor B. Construction C. Creation D. Utilitarian

A. Labor

The utilitarian theory of property is based on the idea that: Select one: A. Rewards of ownership motivate people to produce tangible and intellectual objects. B. When a person works to produce something, he should be entitled to the fruits of his hard work. C. Ownership motivates people to live and work together for a utilitarian society. D. Because of the relationship between the object and the author, some believe that artistic works deserve legal protection.

A. Rewards of ownership motivate people to produce tangible and intellectual objects.

Which of the following is eligible for protection under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act? Select one: A. The chemical formula for Tylenol PM B. The Windows logo C. The financial records of a company D. The Chevrolet emblem

A. The chemical formula for Tylenol PM

A protects new, useful, nonobvious processes, machines, or manufactured objects; that is, objects with practical functionality. Select one: A. Utility patent B. Design patent C. Process patent D. Tangible patent

A. Utility patent

For individuals, a work is copyrighted for: Select one: A. 95 years B. 70 years past the death of the last surviving author C. 70 years D. 95 years past the death of the last surviving author

B. 70 years past the death of the last surviving author

Which of the following is true? Select one: A. An exception to the copyright restrictions for buyers is that they may make and distribute as many copies as they wish as long as they do not charge a fee. B. An exception to the copyright restrictions for buyers is that they may only make a copy of a work for backup purposes. C. There are no exceptions to the copyright restrictions for buyers—they may not make any copies, distribute copies, create derivative works, or display the object in public. D. There are no exceptions to the copyright laws and restrictions—for buyers, sellers, or creators.

B. An exception to the copyright restrictions for buyers is that they may only make a copy of a work for backup purposes.

The personality theory of property is based on the idea that: Select one: A. When a person works to produce something, he should be entitled to the fruits of his hard work. B. Because of the relationship between the object and the author, some believe that artistic works deserve legal protection. C. Rewards of ownership motivate people to produce tangible and intellectual objects. D. Ownership rights should be awarded for how much effort the author puts into the intellectual work.

B. Because of the relationship between the object and the author, some believe that artistic works deserve legal protection.

A person can take an object, add an original part to it, and be allowed to copyright it if it is: Select one: A. Owned by a relative B. In the public domain C. In the general interest D. Supported by the government

B. In the public domain

A trade secret is: Select one: A. A secret that one profession or trade keeps from the general public so that others may not take over parts of their professional responsibilities. B. Information used in the processes of a business that gives that business a competitive advantage over others. C. A word, name, phrase, or symbol that identifies a product or service. D. A product or service that has some unique characteristic of the company that created it.

B. Information used in the processes of a business that gives that business a competitive advantage over others.

The rights to those works of art that are set in a tangible medium, but that can be perceived, reproduced, or communicated, either through or with the help of a machine or other device is: Select one: A. Tangible ownership B. Intellectual property C. Intelligent systems D. Intellectual mediums

B. Intellectual property

The concept of shared information would: Select one: A. Allow ownership of only those intellectual objects that may be shared with others. B. Not allow ownership of any intellectual objects. C. Allow ownership of all intellectual objects. D. Allow ownership of only intangible objects.

B. Not allow ownership of any intellectual objects.

_____________ protection is given to the author, which can be an individual or organization. This protection is given to promote distribution of works and allow creators to adequately control how their creations are used. Select one: A. Patent B. Trade secret C. Copyright D. Trademark

C. Copyright

Intangible works set in tangible mediums are known as: Select one: A. Intelligent property B. Intellectual mediums C. Intellectual objects D. Intelligent mediums

C. Intellectual objects

The Recording Industry Association of America versus Napster, LLC case had a significant impact on MP3 or file sharing in that: Select one: A. It was determined that file sharing is permissible since the fair use doctrine states that the copyright owner only has control over the first sale, so MP3 distribution is legal. B. It was ruled as illegal since Napster did not charge their users for its services. C. It was determined that file sharing is an illegal distribution of copyrighted materials, or copyright infringement. D. The RIAA vs. Napster case did not have a significant impact on file sharing.

C. It was determined that file sharing is an illegal distribution of copyrighted materials, or copyright infringement.

Making and selling copies or making and giving away copies (with exceptions of the Fair Use Doctrine) without the permission of the creator constitutes: Select one: A. Fair distribution B. Copyright depreciation C. Piracy D. Reverse engineering

C. Piracy

In order to qualify for a patent, an invention must: Select one: A. Previously exist and have qualified for copyright protection. B. Have some sort of obvious pattern. C. Serve some purpose or help obtain some goal. D. Work as it was designed.

C. Serve some purpose or help obtain some goal.

The concept of intellectual property is: Select one: A. The objects that a person may possess B. The protection or ownership rights given for tangible works of art C. The protection or ownership rights given for intangible works of art D. The objects that a person may possess or discard

C. The protection or ownership rights given for intangible works of art

The labor theory of property is based on the idea that: Select one: A. Because of the relationship between the object and the author, some believe that artistic works deserve legal protection. B. Rewards of ownership motivate people to produce tangible and intellectual objects. C. When a person works to produce something, he should be entitled to the fruits of his hard work. D. There should be monetary reward for people who work.

C. When a person works to produce something, he should be entitled to the fruits of his hard work.

An example of an intangible object is: Select one: A. A phone B. A house C. A book D. A bit of data

D. A bit of data

The concept of free information would: Select one: A. Allow ownership of only copyrightable objects. B. Allow ownership of only intangible objects. C. Allow ownership of all intellectual objects. D. Not allow ownership of any intellectual objects.

D. Not allow ownership of any intellectual objects.

Copyright infringement deals with violations of an author's rights, while plagiarism deals with: Select one: A. The possible harm to the original owner's rights toward his own intellectual property. B. The loss of control of an intellectual property that a person has over his own work. C. The violations of an author's rights as well. D. The unearned credit or reputation of the person who copies the work.

D. The unearned credit or reputation of the person who copies the work.

True or False: Copyright protection is easy to define and grant for websites, their designs, and/or their content. Select one: True False

False

True or False: The First Sale doctrine would allow MP3s to be freely distributed as long as they were ripped from a legally purchased CD. Select one: True False

True

The Recording Industry Association of America versus Napster, LLC case did not affect the view of: Select one: A. Piracy B. Copyright laws C. Ownership rights D. Reverse engineering

not B