ALP ALP Intellectual Property & Technology Law

Question 1

Which federal agency is responsible for registering trademarks in the United States?

Accepted Answer

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Answer

The USPTO handles all federal trademark and patent registrations in the United States.

Question 2

What is the copyright duration for a work created by an individual author under current U.S. law?

Accepted Answer

Life of the author plus 70 years

Answer

U.S. copyright law protects individual-authored works for the creator's lifetime plus an additional 70 years.

Question 3

A patent that protects the ornamental design of a functional item is called a:

Accepted Answer

Design patent

Answer

Design patents cover the ornamental or aesthetic appearance of an article, not its functional features.

Question 4

Which doctrine allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as commentary or education?

Accepted Answer

Fair use

Answer

The fair use doctrine permits limited use of copyrighted works for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, and research.

Question 5

Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), what protection is extended to internet service providers?

Accepted Answer

Safe harbor from liability for user-uploaded infringing content

Answer

The DMCA safe harbor shields ISPs from copyright liability for user-uploaded content provided they comply with notice-and-takedown procedures.

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