Intellectual Property Quiz

What is Intellectual Property (IP)?

• Physical property you own

• The property of your mind, including productive new ideas you create

• Real estate property

• Government property

How long is a copyright protection valid for sketches?

• Up to 10 years

• Your life + 70 years

• 10 years (can renew)

• Up to 20 years

Which form of IP protection is used for logos?

• Design

• Trademark

• Patent

• Copyright

What is the length of protection for a patent?

• Up to 10 years

• Your life + 70 years

• 10 years (can renew)

• Up to 20 years

What must designers purchase to legally use typefaces or images?

• A. A free license

• B. A typeface or image license

• C. A subscription to a design magazine

• D. A software package

What should you do to use a copyrighted asset legally?

• A. Use it without permission

• B. Write to the copyright owner and request written permission

• C. Download it from any website

• D. Modify it slightly and use it

What is important to remember when using others' work for education or study?

• A. You can pass it off as part of a new design you are making

• B. You must cite a reference

• C. You can use it without any permission

• D. You can modify it and claim it as your own

What does a trademark protect in the context of design registrations?

• The shape of the product

• The function of mechanisms

• Logo and colours/pattern

• The material of the product

Which of the following is a way artists and designers protect their digital imagery?

• Increasing the image size.

• Removing watermarks.

• Including a watermark on their images.

• Sharing images without any restrictions.

Why should designers be aware of their legal obligations regarding copyright and trademarks?

• To avoid creating high-resolution images.

• To respect the intellectual and creative ownership of others' work.

• To share their work freely without any restrictions.

• To increase the size of their digital images.