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Fashion Law: Protecting Intellectual Property and Ensuring Ethical Practices

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Which intellectual property right protects the unique design of a fashion garment?

  1. Copyright

  2. Trademark

  3. Patent

  4. Trade Secret


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright law protects the original expression of ideas, including the unique design of a fashion garment.

What is the term of protection for a copyright in a fashion design?

  1. 10 years

  2. 20 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 50 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of protection for a copyright in a fashion design is 30 years from the date of creation.

What is a trademark in the context of fashion law?

  1. A symbol, word, or phrase that identifies a particular brand or product

  2. A design or pattern that is unique to a particular fashion designer

  3. A secret recipe or process used to create a particular fashion item

  4. A legal agreement between a fashion designer and a manufacturer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A trademark is a symbol, word, or phrase that identifies a particular brand or product and distinguishes it from other brands or products.

What is the purpose of a patent in the fashion industry?

  1. To protect the unique design of a fashion garment

  2. To protect the brand name or logo of a fashion company

  3. To protect the secret recipe or process used to create a particular fashion item

  4. To protect the copyright in a fashion design


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A patent protects the unique design of a fashion garment and prevents others from making, using, or selling the design without the patent holder's permission.

What is a trade secret in the context of fashion law?

  1. A symbol, word, or phrase that identifies a particular brand or product

  2. A design or pattern that is unique to a particular fashion designer

  3. A secret recipe or process used to create a particular fashion item

  4. A legal agreement between a fashion designer and a manufacturer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A trade secret is a secret recipe or process used to create a particular fashion item that gives the company that owns the trade secret a competitive advantage.

What is the purpose of ethical practices in the fashion industry?

  1. To protect the intellectual property rights of fashion designers

  2. To ensure that fashion products are produced in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner

  3. To protect the rights of workers in the fashion industry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ethical practices in the fashion industry aim to protect the intellectual property rights of fashion designers, ensure that fashion products are produced in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, and protect the rights of workers in the fashion industry.

What is the difference between copyright and trademark in the context of fashion law?

  1. Copyright protects the unique design of a fashion garment, while trademark protects the brand name or logo of a fashion company.

  2. Copyright protects the original expression of ideas, while trademark protects the unique design of a fashion garment.

  3. Copyright protects the secret recipe or process used to create a particular fashion item, while trademark protects the brand name or logo of a fashion company.

  4. Copyright protects the unique design of a fashion garment, while trademark protects the secret recipe or process used to create a particular fashion item.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright protects the unique design of a fashion garment, while trademark protects the brand name or logo of a fashion company.

What are some of the ethical issues that the fashion industry faces?

  1. Child labor

  2. Sweatshop labor

  3. Environmental pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fashion industry faces a number of ethical issues, including child labor, sweatshop labor, and environmental pollution.

What are some of the ways that the fashion industry can become more ethical?

  1. Using sustainable materials

  2. Paying workers a fair wage

  3. Eliminating child labor and sweatshop labor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fashion industry can become more ethical by using sustainable materials, paying workers a fair wage, and eliminating child labor and sweatshop labor.

What are some of the challenges that the fashion industry faces in becoming more ethical?

  1. The high cost of sustainable materials

  2. The pressure to produce clothing at a low cost

  3. The lack of consumer awareness about ethical fashion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The fashion industry faces a number of challenges in becoming more ethical, including the high cost of sustainable materials, the pressure to produce clothing at a low cost, and the lack of consumer awareness about ethical fashion.

What is the role of consumers in promoting ethical practices in the fashion industry?

  1. Choosing to buy clothing from brands that are committed to ethical practices

  2. Educating themselves about the ethical issues facing the fashion industry

  3. Supporting organizations that are working to promote ethical practices in the fashion industry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consumers can play a role in promoting ethical practices in the fashion industry by choosing to buy clothing from brands that are committed to ethical practices, educating themselves about the ethical issues facing the fashion industry, and supporting organizations that are working to promote ethical practices in the fashion industry.

What are some of the legal initiatives that have been taken to promote ethical practices in the fashion industry?

  1. The Fashion Transparency Index

  2. The Sustainable Apparel Coalition

  3. The Global Fashion Agenda

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A number of legal initiatives have been taken to promote ethical practices in the fashion industry, including the Fashion Transparency Index, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and the Global Fashion Agenda.

What is the Fashion Transparency Index?

  1. A ranking of fashion brands based on their transparency about their supply chains

  2. A set of standards for ethical fashion production

  3. A coalition of fashion brands committed to ethical practices

  4. A global initiative to promote ethical practices in the fashion industry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fashion Transparency Index is a ranking of fashion brands based on their transparency about their supply chains.

What is the Sustainable Apparel Coalition?

  1. A ranking of fashion brands based on their transparency about their supply chains

  2. A set of standards for ethical fashion production

  3. A coalition of fashion brands committed to ethical practices

  4. A global initiative to promote ethical practices in the fashion industry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition is a coalition of fashion brands committed to ethical practices.

What is the Global Fashion Agenda?

  1. A ranking of fashion brands based on their transparency about their supply chains

  2. A set of standards for ethical fashion production

  3. A coalition of fashion brands committed to ethical practices

  4. A global initiative to promote ethical practices in the fashion industry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Global Fashion Agenda is a global initiative to promote ethical practices in the fashion industry.

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