Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright Review

The LG logo would most likely be protected by:

• Patent

• Copyright

• Trademark

Answer explanation

Logos are usually protected by trademark.

Spongebob Squarepants is a character that is most likely protected by:

• Patent

• Trademark

• Copyright

Answer explanation

Spongebob is a character, and therefore he is a piece of artistic work. He is protected by copyright.

This diagram was submitted to the government when the Slinkie was invented. It is protected by a:

• Patent

• Trademark

• Copyright

Answer explanation

Inventions are usually protected by patents, and the Slinkie is an invention.

If anyone wanted to include Cinderella in something that they produced and sold, they would have to pay Disney for the:

• Patent

• Trademark

• Copyright

Answer explanation

Cinderella is a character, who is protected by copyright. She is a piece of artistic work.

We know that a product was created by DC comics if we see this logo. This is an example of their:

• Patent

• Trademark

• Copyright

Answer explanation

Because we are talking about the logo, we are talking about trademarks. The DC characters fall under copyright.

If Mrs. Bauer wanted to become a pop star, and include part of the song "Baby Shark" in her music, she would have to pay to use the:

• Patent

• Trademark

• Copyright

Answer explanation

A song is a piece of artistic work, therefore it is usually protected by copyright.

Many universities have protected their university symbol under a:

• Patent

• Trademark

• Copyright

Answer explanation

University symbols act like logos, and show when a product or service has come from that university. Because it represents their brand, it is protected by trademark.

If Ms. Rexrode invented a belly button lint picker (The Pick-o-matic 3000), she would most likely apply for a:

• Patent

• Trademark

• Copyright

Answer explanation

Because Ms. Rexrode wants to protect her invention, she would apply for a patent.

McDonald's makes their own hamburger, called a Big Mac. The name Big Mac would be protected by a:

• Patent

• Trademark

• Copyright

Answer explanation

The Big Mac is a part of the McDonald's brand, but it is not a piece of artistic work. Therefore, it is protected by trademark.

Dunkin' Donuts' slogan is "America runs on Dunkin'." This slogan would be protected by a:

• Patent

• Trademark

• Copyright

Answer explanation

A slogan is a part of a company's brand. Therefore, it is usually protected by a trademark.