ALP ALP Intellectual Property & Technology Law 3

Question 1

Which symbol may only be used after a trademark has been officially registered with the USPTO?

Accepted Answer

®

Answer

The ® symbol is reserved exclusively for marks registered with the USPTO; using it before registration is a federal violation.

Question 2

Under the 'work for hire' doctrine, who owns the copyright to work created by an employee within the scope of employment?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

Under the work-for-hire doctrine, the employer is deemed the legal author and copyright owner of works created by employees in the course of their employment.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in the context of intellectual property?

Accepted Answer

To protect confidential information from unauthorized disclosure

Answer

NDAs contractually obligate parties to keep proprietary or sensitive information confidential, protecting trade secrets and other IP from unauthorized use.

Question 4

The Lanham Act is the primary federal statute governing which area of intellectual property?

Accepted Answer

Trademarks and unfair competition

Answer

The Lanham Act provides the legal framework for federal trademark registration, protection, and related unfair competition claims.

Question 5

Which federal law enacted in 2016 created a federal civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation?

Accepted Answer

Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)

Answer

The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 established a federal civil remedy for trade secret misappropriation, supplementing existing state law protections.

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ALP ALP Intellectual Property & Technology Law 3