IP
How many years is a patent valid for?
20 Years
What pick was Michael Jordan in the 1984 draft?
3
When InBev bought Anheuser-Busch, was that a merger or an acquisition?
acquisition
When an acquiring company pursues control of a target company without the approval or cooperation of its board of directors
hostile takeover
Loyola Marymount University
T/F: A copyright protects names, logos, and slogans
False (that would be a Trademark.)
In your own words, explain why banks were willing to give out risky mortgages to unqualified borrowers?
no accountability, big incentives
Name the term: when a target company sells a corporate assets to make itself less attractive to an acquiror, usually revolving around one key technology or asset.
The Crown Jewel Defense
What is a subprime mortgage?
a mortgage to a "risky" borrower
What year did I graduate De Smet
2007
Which one of the following is NOT a reason that Nike sued MSCHF
In the context of The Big Short, What does "ARM" stand for
Adjustable Rate Mortgage
Give me one reason why a company might pursue an acquisition instead of growing organically?
scoop up competition, gain a technology, enter new market quickly, optimize manufacturing or distribution funnel, etc
What % of Fortune 500 companies were founded by an immigrant or child of an immigrant?
46%
Name one of my employers prior to working at De Smet
Cushman & Wakefield, UCBC, AB, Maritz, C&Co, Moosylvania (will also accept Every True Son)
What does the USPTO stand for?
United States Patent & Trademark Office
Who is Alan Greenspan
An Economist & Treasurer of the Fed
How much did Facebook acquire IG for in 2012
$1B
What is the primary goal of a tariff?
protect domestic industry
What is my favorite soccer team?
Newcastle United
Leveraging the principal of scarcity, how many shoes did Lil Nas X & MSCHF release with their collab?
666
What car was MJ obsessed with and wanted included in his shoe deal?
a Red Mercedes Benz (380SL)
When Disney acquired Marvel, what was the main strategic benefit?
Gaining access to all their IP - allowing them to integrate into theme parks, spin-off shows, new movies, etc.
Luke Combs new album "The Way I Am" is protected by what type of IP protection?
Copyright
How old am I?
36