NAME THAT IP
What protects inventions?
Patents
What government office handles patents and trademarks in the U.S.?
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
How long does copyright last?
Generally, the life of the author plus 70 years (for individual works).
The secret formula for a popular drink is protected by what?
Trade secret (famously protected by secrecy by The Coca-Cola Company)
Using copyrighted music in a YouTube video without permission may violate what?
Copyright
What protects brand names/logos?
Trademark
Who owns an invention created at work?
Typically the employer
How long does a utility patent last?
20 years
A pharmaceutical company’s exclusive right to sell a drug for 20 years comes from what?
Patent
What could happen if a maintenance fee is not paid on time?
Patent expires
What protects books/music/movies/software?
Copyright
What does ™ mean?
It indicates a claimed trademark (not necessarily registered).
What payment deadlines occur years after a patent is granted?
Maintenance fees
The code inside a video game is protected by what?
Copyright
Registering a domain name identical to a famous brand to resell it is called what?
Cybersquatting
A company keeps its customer list confidential with strict internal controls. What protects it?
Trade Secret
What does ® mean?
It indicates a federally registered trademark.
What happens to a patent after expiration?
It enters the public domain
The shape of a famous chocolate bar that consumers recognize by sight can be protected as what?
Trade dress
Declaration of Use not filed for a trademark. Result?
Registration canceled
The sound of a roaring lion before a movie begins is protected as what type of IP?
Trademark (sound mark)
An invention is created by multiple researchers at different institutions. What kind of ownership applies?
Joint ownership
How long can a trademark last if properly maintained?
Indefinitely
A single smartphone may be protected by which FOUR types of IP?
Patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret
Importing counterfeit goods bearing a protected brand violates what?
Trademark law