CE Intellectual Property Protection in Export Markets

Question 1

Which international agreement establishes minimum standards for intellectual property protection that all WTO member countries must uphold?

Accepted Answer

TRIPS Agreement

Answer

Paris Convention

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Berne Convention

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Madrid Protocol

Question 2

A U.S. company plans to export products bearing a distinctive logo to foreign markets. What is the MOST important step to protect that logo abroad?

Accepted Answer

Register the trademark in each target export market

Answer

File a U.S. trademark registration

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Apply for an international patent

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Obtain a U.S. copyright for the logo

Question 3

Which international filing system allows U.S. businesses to seek trademark protection in multiple countries through a single application filed with WIPO?

Accepted Answer

Madrid System

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Paris Convention Direct Filing

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Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)

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Hague Agreement

Question 4

A U.S. exporter discovers counterfeit versions of its products are being imported into the United States. Which agency can seize those goods at the U.S. border?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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Department of Commerce

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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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International Trade Commission

Question 5

What type of intellectual property protection covers the unique ornamental or aesthetic design of a manufactured product?

Accepted Answer

Design patent

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Utility patent

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Trade secret

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Copyright

Question 6

A U.S. software company exporting its products does NOT need to formally register to receive which type of IP protection for its original source code?

Accepted Answer

Copyright

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Patent

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Trademark

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Design patent

Question 7

When a U.S. exporter grants a foreign distributor the right to use its technology, what document governs the terms, royalty payments, and permitted uses?

Accepted Answer

Licensing agreement

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Letter of credit

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Agency agreement

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Bill of lading