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International Copyright and Intellectual Property Laws
| Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of international copyright and intellectual property laws. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: copyright intellectual property international law |
What is the purpose of copyright law?
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To protect the rights of authors and artists
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To promote the creation of new works
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To prevent the unauthorized use of copyrighted material
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All of the above
Copyright law serves to protect the rights of authors and artists, promote the creation of new works, and prevent the unauthorized use of copyrighted material.
What is the term of copyright protection in the United States?
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Life of the author plus 50 years
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70 years after the author's death
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100 years after the author's death
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120 years after the author's death
In the United States, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.
What is the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works?
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An international treaty that sets minimum standards for copyright protection
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A treaty that establishes a worldwide copyright registration system
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A treaty that provides for the reciprocal recognition of copyrights between countries
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All of the above
The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works is an international treaty that sets minimum standards for copyright protection. It requires countries to provide copyright protection for works created by nationals of other countries.
What is the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?
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A specialized agency of the United Nations that deals with intellectual property
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A non-governmental organization that promotes the protection of intellectual property
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A treaty that establishes a worldwide copyright registration system
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None of the above
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that deals with intellectual property. It is responsible for administering a number of international treaties on intellectual property, including the Berne Convention and the Paris Convention.
What is the difference between copyright and trademark?
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Copyright protects original works of authorship, while trademark protects distinctive signs used in commerce
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Copyright protects works of art, while trademark protects works of literature
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Copyright protects works created by individuals, while trademark protects works created by businesses
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None of the above
Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as books, music, and paintings. Trademark protects distinctive signs used in commerce, such as brand names and logos.
What is the fair use doctrine?
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A doctrine that allows the unauthorized use of copyrighted material for certain purposes, such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, and research
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A doctrine that allows the unauthorized use of copyrighted material for any purpose
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A doctrine that prohibits the unauthorized use of copyrighted material for any purpose
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None of the above
The fair use doctrine is a doctrine that allows the unauthorized use of copyrighted material for certain purposes, such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, and research. The fair use doctrine is based on the idea that the public interest in the free exchange of ideas outweighs the copyright holder's interest in preventing the unauthorized use of their work.
What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)?
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A law that criminalizes the unauthorized reproduction and distribution of copyrighted works
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A law that creates a safe harbor for online service providers from copyright infringement liability
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A law that establishes a copyright registration system for digital works
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All of the above
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a law that criminalizes the unauthorized reproduction and distribution of copyrighted works, creates a safe harbor for online service providers from copyright infringement liability, and establishes a copyright registration system for digital works.
What is the difference between a copyright and a patent?
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A copyright protects original works of authorship, while a patent protects inventions
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A copyright protects works of art, while a patent protects works of literature
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A copyright protects works created by individuals, while a patent protects works created by businesses
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None of the above
A copyright protects original works of authorship, such as books, music, and paintings. A patent protects inventions, such as new products and processes.
What is the term of patent protection in the United States?
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20 years from the date of filing
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14 years from the date of issue
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17 years from the date of issue
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20 years from the date of issue
In the United States, the term of patent protection is 20 years from the date of filing.
What is the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)?
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A treaty that establishes a worldwide patent registration system
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A treaty that provides for the reciprocal recognition of patents between countries
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A treaty that harmonizes the patent laws of different countries
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None of the above
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is a treaty that establishes a worldwide patent registration system. It allows applicants to file a single international patent application that will be examined by multiple countries.
What is the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
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An international organization that deals with trade issues
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A specialized agency of the United Nations that deals with intellectual property
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A treaty that establishes a worldwide copyright registration system
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None of the above
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international organization that deals with trade issues. It is responsible for administering a number of international trade agreements, including the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
What is the TRIPS Agreement?
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An international agreement that sets minimum standards for the protection of intellectual property
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A treaty that establishes a worldwide copyright registration system
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A treaty that provides for the reciprocal recognition of copyrights between countries
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None of the above
The TRIPS Agreement is an international agreement that sets minimum standards for the protection of intellectual property. It requires countries to provide copyright protection for works created by nationals of other countries.
What is the difference between a trademark and a trade secret?
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A trademark protects distinctive signs used in commerce, while a trade secret protects confidential information
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A trademark protects works of art, while a trade secret protects works of literature
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A trademark protects works created by individuals, while a trade secret protects works created by businesses
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None of the above
A trademark protects distinctive signs used in commerce, such as brand names and logos. A trade secret protects confidential information, such as formulas, patterns, and processes.
What is the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA)?
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A law that creates a uniform system for the protection of trade secrets
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A law that criminalizes the theft of trade secrets
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A law that establishes a trade secret registration system
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None of the above
The Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) is a law that creates a uniform system for the protection of trade secrets. It provides a civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and establishes a number of defenses to trade secret claims.
What is the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)?
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A non-governmental organization that promotes international trade and investment
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A specialized agency of the United Nations that deals with intellectual property
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A treaty that establishes a worldwide copyright registration system
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None of the above
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is a non-governmental organization that promotes international trade and investment. It is responsible for administering a number of international trade agreements, including the ICC Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits.