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Copyright and Trademark Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

50 years after the author's death

b)

70 years after the author's death

c)

95 years from publication

d)

120 years from creation

2.

Who can rightfully claim copyright for works made for hire?

a)

The employer

b)

The writer

c)

Both the employer and the writer

d)

The Copyright Office

3.

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

a)

70 years after the author's death

b)

95 years from publication

c)

120 years from creation

d)

50 years after the author's death

4.

What is a trademark?

a)

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

b)

A form of copyright protection

c)

A type of patent

d)

A legal document

5.

How long does a trademark potentially last?

a)

10 years

b)

20 years

c)

Forever

d)

5 years

6.

What can be trademarked?

a)

Logos only

b)

Catch phrases only

c)

Colors only

d)

Anything that strongly identifies a brand

7.

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

a)

Marvel

b)

DC Comics

c)

Both Marvel and DC Comics

d)

No one, it is not trademarked

8.

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

a)

New England Patriots

b)

New York Giants

c)

Both the Patriots and the Giants

d)

No team, it is not trademarked

9.

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

a)

The smiley face

b)

The word 'Wal-Mart'

c)

The color blue

d)

The word 'SmileyWorld'

10.

What does the NFL maintain a strangle-hold on?

a)

The name 'Super Bowl'

b)

The name 'Championship'

c)

The name 'Big Game'

d)

The name 'NFL'

11.

Which phrases did Taylor Swift trademark from her album '1989'?

a)

'Shake it off' and 'Blank Space'

b)

'Bad Blood' and 'Wildest Dreams'

c)

'This sick beat' and 'Party like it's 1989'

d)

'Love Story' and 'You Belong with Me'

12.

Can shapes be trademarked?

a)

No, shapes cannot be trademarked

b)

Yes, any shape can be trademarked

c)

Only functional shapes can be trademarked

d)

Only aesthetic shapes can be trademarked

13.

Which scent did Verizon successfully trademark?

a)

Flowery Musk

b)

Fresh Linen

c)

Citrus Burst

d)

Ocean Breeze

14.

What did Boise State University trademark?

a)

Their football team name

b)

Their football stadium

c)

Their blue turf

d)

Their team mascot

15.

What did Leo Stoller trademark?

a)

The word 'Stealth'

b)

The word 'Intellectual Property'

c)

The word 'Entrepreneur'

d)

The word 'Trademark'

16.

What is the purpose of a trademark?

a)

To protect inventions

b)

To identify the source of goods or services

c)

To register domain names

d)

To enforce copyright laws

17.

Which organization is responsible for trademark registration in the United States?

a)

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

b)

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

c)

International Trademark Association (INTA)

d)

European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

18.

What is the term of trademark protection in the United States?

a)

10 years

b)

20 years

c)

Forever

d)

5 years

19.

What is the difference between a trademark and a service mark?

a)

A trademark is for goods, while a service mark is for services

b)

A trademark is for services, while a service mark is for goods

c)

There is no difference, they are used interchangeably

d)

A trademark is for international use, while a service mark is for domestic use

20.

Can a single word be trademarked?

a)

No, a single word cannot be trademarked

b)

Yes, a single word can be trademarked

c)

Only if it is a made-up word

d)

Only if it is a common word