Question 1

TrendyEyez,a leading eyewear manufacturer,sued GetDefined Inc.for illegally featuring the company logo of TrendyEyez on its website.In this scenario,TrendyEyez and GetDefined Inc.are said to be involved in a:
A)trademark litigation.
B)royalty litigation.
C)licensed litigation.
D)copyright litigation.

Accepted Answer

The scenario mentions the use of a company logo, which is a trademark. Therefore, the most appropriate legal issue involved in this scenario is trademark litigation.

Question 2

Renu,who runs a drama academy,has conceptualized and created a drama sequence based on historical facts.The creation of this epic drama is unique and nothing close to what people have witnessed before.In this scenario,Renu's drama is eligible for a _____.
A)permit
B)footprint
C)copyright
D)trademark

Accepted Answer

A permit is a formal document allowing someone to do something, such as holding a public event. It is not related to intellectual property rights.

A footprint refers to the impact that human activities have on the environment, and is not related to intellectual property rights.

A trademark is a distinctive sign or symbol used to represent a brand or product, and is not applicable to a drama sequence.

A copyright, on the other hand, is a legal right that gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights to use and distribute the work. This includes dramatic works such as plays and musicals. Therefore, Renu's drama sequence would be eligible for a copyright to protect her unique creation.

Question 3

Leminco Corp.has launched a specialized health drink for diet-conscious people.It wants to keep the formula of the drink a trade secret.Which of the following statements is true in this scenario?
A)Leminco just needs to keep the trade secret secure,therefore no filing costs.
B)The trade secret obtained will be bounded by a time limit.
C)The formula of the drink will need to be disclosed to the trade secret issuing authority.
D)Once the trade secret is obtained,competitors will be legally restricted from reverse engineering the product to create a duplicate.

Accepted Answer

Trade secrets do not require any formal registration or filing with a governmental agency. Instead, it is the responsibility of the company to keep the information confidential in order to maintain the trade secret.

Question 4

In the context of legal protection of a recognizable brand name,design,or logo,the tagline "Fly to higher limits" used by Dquaine Airlines along with a logo of its country's map is referred to as a _____.
A)service mark
B)patent
C)license
D)permitted royalty

Accepted Answer

The term "service mark" refers to the legal protection of a recognizable brand name, design, or logo used to identify and distinguish services provided by a company. The tagline and logo used by Dquaine Airlines are examples of a service mark. A patent would apply to an invention, a license is permission to use a product or service, and permitted royalty is not an appropriate term in this context.

Question 5

Kyra has been baking and supplying cookies under the brand name Kyra worldwide for almost 20 years.She wants to keep her cookie recipe a trade secret.Which of the following statements is true in this scenario?
A)The recipe cannot be considered a trade secret as it is not an intangible item.
B)The trade secret of the recipe will be bounded by a time limit.
C)Kyra will not need to disclose the recipe to make it a trade secret.
D)Kyra will have to bear filing costs to make the recipe a trade secret.

Accepted Answer

In order to keep a recipe as a trade secret, the owner does not need to disclose it to anyone. Therefore, statement C is true. Statement A is false as a trade secret can be an intangible item. Statement B is not necessarily true as there is no time limit on how long a trade secret can be kept. Statement D is also false as there is no need to file for a trade secret, unlike a patent or trademark.

Question 6

MedForum Labs has invented a new composition to cure chronic arthritis.In the context of protecting intellectual property,the formula used by MedForum to make the composition can be protected as a _____.
A)trademark
B)trade secret
C)permit
D)copyright

Accepted Answer

The formula used by MedForum Labs to make the composition can be protected as a trade secret. Trade secrets are confidential information that gives a company a competitive advantage and are protected under intellectual property laws. Unlike patents, trade secrets do not require disclosure of the information to the public, making them a valuable option to protect formulas and other sensitive information. Trademarks are used to identify a company's brand or product, copyrights protect artistic and literary works, and permits are granted by regulatory agencies for specific activities.

Question 7

In the context of protecting intellectual property,briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of patents.

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Question 8

Jason is an artist who has over two decades of experience creating wonderful sculptures.He has obtained several copyrights for his sculptural masterpieces.In this context,which of the following statements is true of a copyright?
A)Jason must have been required to register before obtaining copyrights for his work.
B)Jason's copyrights must have been granted by the national government.
C)Jason's copyrights will be considered active 60 days after their registrations.
D)Jason's work will be protected during his lifetime,plus an additional 70 years after his death.

Accepted Answer

Copyright protection lasts for the lifetime of the author plus an additional 70 years after their death. Registration is not required for obtaining copyright protection, but it is recommended as it provides additional legal benefits. Copyrights are granted by the national government, but registration is not necessary for obtaining the copyright itself. There is no 60-day waiting period for copyright protection.

Question 9

In the context of protecting intellectual property,which of the following is a difference between patents and trade secrets?
A)Unlike patents,only intangible goods are subjected to being treated as trade secrets.
B)Unlike patents,trade secrets are bounded by time limits.
C)Unlike patents,disclosure of information related to trade secrets is not required.
D)Unlike patents,trade secrets involve filing costs.

Accepted Answer

Patents require disclosure of information related to the invention in order to obtain legal protection, while trade secrets do not. This means that companies can keep their trade secrets confidential and not have to publicly disclose them like they would with a patent.

Question 10

After an overseas research and development (R&D)location is selected,the next step is to select the right site leader.If you had to choose between a local who is unlikely to understand the company's culture but understands the country's culture and a person from the home country who understands the company's culture but not the local culture,whom would you choose as the site leader? Give reasons to support your answer.

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Question 11

In the context of protecting intellectual property,briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of trade secrets.

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Question 12

In the context of protecting intellectual property,identify a difference between patents and trade secrets.
A)Unlike patents,only intangible goods are subjected to being treated as trade secrets.
B)Unlike patents,trade secrets require technical details about the work to be disclosed to the issuing authority.
C)Unlike patents,trade secrets have no time limit.
D)Unlike patents,trade secrets involve filing costs.

Accepted Answer

Patents have a limited duration while trade secrets have no expiration.

Question 13

Companies have begun to spread their innovation efforts across multiple markets,including many emerging markets.Briefly explain the problems associated with having regional centers of innovation.

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Question 14

In the context of protecting intellectual property,a _____ is any information that provides a business with a competitive advantage but isn't shared openly.
A)patent
B)trade secret
C)permit
D)business plan

Accepted Answer

A trade secret is a type of intellectual property that refers to any confidential information that provides a business with a competitive edge but isn't shared publicly. This information can include formulas, processes, designs, and other information that provides a unique advantage to a business. Unlike patents, trade secrets are not publicly disclosed, and their protection is based on maintaining the secrecy of the information.

Question 15

In the context of protecting intellectual property,which of the following is a disadvantage of having a trade secret for a tangible product?
A)It has high filing costs.
B)It has time limitations.
C)Competitors can purchase and reverse engineer the product.
D)Technical details of the product will need to be disclosed to the issuing authority.

Accepted Answer

A trade secret does not offer legal protection against reverse engineering, meaning competitors can purchase the product and learn how it was made. This puts the trade secret at risk of being easily replicated and nullifies the advantage of secrecy. Therefore, having a trade secret in this context would be a disadvantage. Filing costs and technical disclosures are not relevant to this disadvantage, and time limitations only apply to certain types of intellectual property protection, such as patents.

Question 16

In the context of protecting intellectual property,which of the following statements is true of trade secrets?
A)They are not officially recognized.
B)Legal remedies can be easily found if trade secrets are breached.
C)They involve high filing costs.
D)Complete related information will need to be disclosed before obtaining a trade secret.

Accepted Answer

Trade secrets are not officially recognized like patents or copyrights, but they are still protected under the law. However, legal remedies for trade secret violations can be difficult to obtain and often require extensive proof of the breach. There are also no filing costs associated with trade secrets, as they are kept confidential and do not require registration with any government agency. In fact, in order to maintain trade secret protection, related information must be kept secret and not disclosed to the public.

Question 17

Suppose you are a technical lead in a company.You are approached by a team of small researchers who want your design team to work out a solution for one of their technical issues.You know that working out a solution would require you and your team to go beyond the usual workflow of the company.In the context of the innovator's imperative,briefly explain how you would go beyond the usual company workflow pattern in order to drive innovation.

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Question 18

In the context of the various modes that businesses use to keep their intellectual property safe,which of the following is most likely to be granted a copyright?
A)A song composed by Rob,a famous singer,for his soon to be launched audio album
B)An on-site solar power system developed by one of the technical giants,Hordon Tech
C)The logo used by Denish Fashions for all their designer bags
D)The unique recipe used by NewnBake for all their nut-based cookies

Accepted Answer

Copyright is a legal protection granted to original works of authorship, including literary, musical, and other artistic works. A song composed by Rob falls under the category of musical works, and hence, is most likely to be granted a copyright.

Question 19

Is market-creating innovation riskier for companies than performance-improving innovation and efficiency-enhancing innovation? Give reasons to support your answer.

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Question 20

Snaine Fashions has launched its new collection of designer bags.It uses its registered logo at the front of all its branded bags.The brand logo is attractive and symbolizes the class that the brand name carries.The logo also helps customers quickly recognize and associate the bags with its maker.In this scenario,the logo being used by Snaine Fashions is a _____.
A)trademark
B)patent
C)franchise
D)permit

Accepted Answer

A trademark is a recognizable sign, design, or expression that identifies and distinguishes a brand or product from those of others. In this scenario, Snaine Fashions is using its registered logo as a trademark to identify and distinguish its bags from those of other brands.

Quiz 12: Global Innovation and Intellectual Property

TrendyEyez,a leading eyewear manufacturer,sued GetDefined Inc.for illegally featuring the company logo of TrendyEyez on its website.In this scenario,TrendyEyez and GetDefined Inc.are said to be involved in a:

Renu,who runs a drama academy,has conceptualized and created a drama sequence based on historical facts.The creation of this epic drama is unique and nothing close to what people have witnessed before.In this scenario,Renu's drama is eligible for a _____.

Leminco Corp.has launched a specialized health drink for diet-conscious people.It wants to keep the formula of the drink a trade secret.Which of the following statements is true in this scenario?

In the context of legal protection of a recognizable brand name,design,or logo,the tagline "Fly to higher limits" used by Dquaine Airlines along with a logo of its country's map is referred to as a _____.

Kyra has been baking and supplying cookies under the brand name Kyra worldwide for almost 20 years.She wants to keep her cookie recipe a trade secret.Which of the following statements is true in this scenario?

MedForum Labs has invented a new composition to cure chronic arthritis.In the context of protecting intellectual property,the formula used by MedForum to make the composition can be protected as a _____.

In the context of protecting intellectual property,briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of patents.

Jason is an artist who has over two decades of experience creating wonderful sculptures.He has obtained several copyrights for his sculptural masterpieces.In this context,which of the following statements is true of a copyright?

In the context of protecting intellectual property,which of the following is a difference between patents and trade secrets?

In the context of protecting intellectual property,briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of trade secrets.

In the context of protecting intellectual property,identify a difference between patents and trade secrets.

Companies have begun to spread their innovation efforts across multiple markets,including many emerging markets.Briefly explain the problems associated with having regional centers of innovation.

In the context of protecting intellectual property,a _____ is any information that provides a business with a competitive advantage but isn't shared openly.

In the context of protecting intellectual property,which of the following is a disadvantage of having a trade secret for a tangible product?

In the context of protecting intellectual property,which of the following statements is true of trade secrets?

In the context of the various modes that businesses use to keep their intellectual property safe,which of the following is most likely to be granted a copyright?

Is market-creating innovation riskier for companies than performance-improving innovation and efficiency-enhancing innovation? Give reasons to support your answer.