When intellectual property, such as copyrights, patents, trade secrets or trademarks, is taken by others without permission, there is a tort of:
A) conversion
B) trespass to personal property
C) misappropriation
D) nuisance
E) invasion of privacy

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tort of misappropriation refers to the unauthorized use or taking of another's intellectual property, such as copyrights, patents, trade secrets or trademarks. Conversion relates to the conversion of tangible property, trespass to personal property involves unauthorized interference with tangible property, nuisance involves interference with the use and enjoyment of property, and invasion of privacy concerns unauthorized intrusion into private affairs. Therefore, the best choice for the given scenario is misappropriation.

When Intellectual Property, Such as Copyrights, Patents, Trade Secrets or Trademarks