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Clairvolex - World IP Day

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What protects the intellectual property created by artists?

a)

copyright

b)

geographical indications

c)

patents

d)

registered designs

e)

trademarks

2.

Which of these is a geographical indication?

a)

BMW

b)

Champagne

c)

Hogwarts

d)

Playstation

e)

World Wide Web

3.

What does a trademark protect?

a)

An Invention

b)

A work of Art

c)

Logos, names and brands

d)

The look, shape and feel of a product

e)

A secret formula

4.

If you write an original story, what type of intellectual property gives you the right to decide who can make and sell copies of your work?

a)

Copyright

b)

Geographical indications

c)

Patents

d)

Registered Designs

e)

Trademarks

5.

Imagine a footballer sets up his own company to sell his own range of clothes. What type of intellectual property can he use to show that the clothes are made by his company?

a)

Copyright

b)

geographical indications

c)

patents

d)

registered designs

e)

trademarks

6.

If a company develops a new technology that improves its main product, what type of intellectual property can they use to stop others from copying their invention?

a)

Copyright

b)

Geographical indications

c)

Patents

d)

Registered Designs

e)

Trademarks

7.

Which is not considered a “claim type”?

a)

Markush

b)

Jepson

c)

Method

d)

Stapleton

e)

They are known claim types

8.

Which US President was also an Inventor?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Ronald Regan

e)

None of the above

9.

A US provisional patent is examined for...

a)

Completeness - does it contain spec, drawings, claims and abstract

b)

Patentable subject matter

c)

Novelty

d)

Inventor’s citizenship

e)

Nothing

10.

Which of the following is Trademark?

a)

TOYOTA

b)

HARRY POTTER

c)

WHITE HOUSE

d)

DARJEELING TEA

11.

Is there a worldwide patent?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Sometimes

d)

Maybe

12.

What protects the intellectual property created by designers?

a)

Copyright

b)

Geographical indications

c)

Patents

d)

Registered designs

e)

Trademarks

13.

What protects the intellectual property created by inventors?

a)

Copyright

b)

Geographical indications

c)

Patents

d)

Registered designs

e)

Trademarks

14.

‘International application’ means an application for a patent made in accordance with the:

a)

Budapest Treaty

b)

Berne Convention

c)

Patent Cooperation Treaty

d)

Madrid System

15.

International publication of the PCT application is handled by the International Bureau in Geneva:

a)

Always

b)

Sometimes

c)

Never

d)

Optionally

16.

After filing an international application:

a)

National phase applications can be filed in the chosen countries at any time

b)

National phase applications are to be filed within a period of 30 / 31 months from the priority date of the international application or date of filing of the international application, whichever is earlier

c)

National phase applications are to be filed in a time period of 30 / 31 months from the publication date of the international application

d)

National phase applications are to be filed after a period of 30 / 31 months from the priority date of the international application or date of filing of the international application

e)

None of the above

17.

The owner of a patent can grant licenses:

a)

To registered companies only

b)

To individuals only

c)

To anyone

d)

To anyone, but only after taking permission from the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks

18.

A patent application was filed in February 2000. The patent was granted in September 2006. In 2005, the inventor wants to file for some improvements in the invention. The patent on improvement would be valid until:

a)

2032

b)

2021

c)

2020

d)

None of the above

19.

What options are not available for an applicant after receiving a final rejection from USPTO?

a)

File an RCE

b)

File an appeal

c)

Request an Examiner Interview

d)

File a divisional application

e)

None of the above

20.

Under current US law what cannot be used to invalidate a patent?

a)

Conference presentations

b)

Commercial products

c)

An inventor’s own public disclosure

d)

Internet postings

e)

None of the above

21.

What is the maximum number of claims for a Design patent application?

a)

One

b)

Twenty

c)

One Hundred

d)

Twelve

e)

There is no limit, as many as the applicant desires so long as the proper fees are paid

22.

How many countries are now PCT member states?

a)

142

b)

146

c)

152

d)

156

23.

Which of the following is not a valid patent licensing royalty model?

a)

Percentage of sales

b)

Fixed amount per unit

c)

Lump sum upfront payment

d)

Annual fixed payments

e)

All are valid royalty models

24.

As a patent owner you may not:

a)

Shut down an infringing competitor’s manufacturing line

b)

Offer a limited license to competitors for a specific region

c)

Offer a limited license to competitors for a specific end use of the invention

d)

Block importation into the US of a foreign manufacturer for products using your invention if your patent is a US Patent

e)

None of the above

25.

Under USPTO guidelines a new patent application requires:

a)

Application fee

b)

Oath and declaration form

c)

Inventorship details

d)

Provisional/ complete specification

e)

All of the Above

26.

When can an IDS be required?

a)

At the time of patent application

b)

Before grant

c)

During the prosecution

d)

All of the Above

27.

For detailing the specification, you need to submit?

a)

Drawings and description

b)

Working model

c)

A to do list

d)

User manual

e)

None of the Above

28.

What is the primary purpose of the patent system?

a)

To encourage innovation

b)

For earning revenue by patent office

c)

For creating monopoly

d)

Bringing trade secret to public domain

29.

In most countries, how long does copyright last for?

a)

10 years after the creation of the work

b)

50 years after the creation of the work

c)

10 years after the death of the person who created that work

d)

50 years after the death of the person who created that work

30.

How long do patents usually last for?

a)

10 Years

b)

20 Years

c)

40 Years

d)

60 Years

31.

What is the name of this song?

(a)