Copyright and Trademark Quiz

What is the duration of copyright protection for a work created on or after January 1, 1978?

• 50 years after the author's death

• 70 years after the author's death

• 95 years from publication

• 120 years from creation

Who can rightfully claim copyright for works made for hire?

• The employer

• The writer

• Both the employer and the writer

• The Copyright Office

What is the term of copyright protection for anonymous works and pseudonymous works?

• 70 years after the author's death

• 95 years from publication

• 120 years from creation

• 50 years after the author's death

What is a trademark?

• A word, phrase, or symbol that identifies the source of goods or services

• A form of copyright protection

• A type of patent

• A legal document

How long does a trademark potentially last?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• Forever

• 5 years

What can be trademarked?

• Logos only

• Catch phrases only

• Colors only

• Anything that strongly identifies a brand

Which company owns the trademark on the word 'superhero'?

• Marvel

• DC Comics

• Both Marvel and DC Comics

• No one, it is not trademarked

Which team filed for the trademark on '19-0'?

• New England Patriots

• New York Giants

• Both the Patriots and the Giants

• No team, it is not trademarked

What was the subject of the trademark clash between Wal-Mart and SmileyWorld?

• The smiley face

• The word 'Wal-Mart'

• The color blue

• The word 'SmileyWorld'

What does the NFL maintain a strangle-hold on?

• The name 'Super Bowl'

• The name 'Championship'

• The name 'Big Game'

• The name 'NFL'