#1
Which type of intellectual property protects inventions and discoveries?
Patent
ExplanationProtects inventions and discoveries.
#2
What does the term 'TM' signify in the context of intellectual property?
Trademark
ExplanationSignifies trademark.
#3
What is the term for the legal right to exclude others from using one's invention?
Patent
ExplanationLegal right to exclude others from using one's invention.
#4
What is the purpose of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in intellectual property?
To protect confidential information
ExplanationTo protect confidential information.
#5
Which organization is responsible for overseeing trademark registration in the United States?
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
ExplanationResponsible for overseeing trademark registration in the United States.
#6
What is the term for a legal document that grants permission to use intellectual property under specific conditions?
License
ExplanationLegal document that grants permission to use intellectual property under specific conditions.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a type of intellectual property?
Public domain
ExplanationNot a type of intellectual property.
#8
What is the term used for the unauthorized use or reproduction of someone else's work?
Plagiarism
ExplanationUnauthorized use or reproduction of someone else's work.
#9
Which international agreement governs the protection of intellectual property rights?
World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement
ExplanationGoverns the protection of intellectual property rights.
#10
Which of the following is an example of a trade secret?
Coca-Cola's recipe
ExplanationExample of a trade secret.
#11
What is the duration of copyright protection in most countries under the Berne Convention?
70 years
ExplanationDuration of copyright protection under the Berne Convention.
#12
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a patent?
Public disclosure
ExplanationNot a requirement for obtaining a patent.
#13
In intellectual property law, what does the 'first-to-file' principle mean?
The first person to file for a patent gains priority rights.
ExplanationFirst person to file for a patent gains priority rights.
#14
Which international agreement deals with the protection of geographical indications?
Lisbon Agreement
ExplanationDeals with the protection of geographical indications.
#15
Which international agreement sets out minimum standards for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights?
TRIPS Agreement
ExplanationSets out minimum standards for the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.