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UPDATE 2026/2027
*CORE DOMAINS*
*• Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Law*
*• Patent Prosecution and Enforcement*
*• Trademark Selection and Protection*
*• Copyright Fair Use and Infringement*
*• Trade Secret Misappropriation and Defense*
*• Licensing and Technology Transfer*
*• International IP Treaties and Compliance*
*• Remedies for Intellectual Property Violations*
*INTRODUCTION*
*The JURI 645 Exam IP Test is designed to evaluate a comprehensive understanding
Intellectual Property law and its practical application within modern legal
frameworks. This assessment focuses on the critical pillars of IP, including
patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Candidates are tested on
their ability to navigate complex statutory requirements, identify potential
infringements, and apply legal defenses. The exam utilizes a blend of theoretical
questions and scenario-based inquiries to ensure that examinees can transition
from academic knowledge to real-world decision-making. By emphasizing regulatory
, standards and professional ethics, this assessment ensures a high level of
competency in protecting and managing intangible assets in a globalized economy.*
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. Which of the following is a primary requirement for an invention to be patentable
under 35 U.S.C. Section 101?
A. Aesthetic appeal
B. Non-obviousness
C. Moral utility
D. Prior public disclosure
🟢 B. Non-obviousness
🔴 Explanation: To be patentable, an invention must be new, useful, and non-obvious to a
person having ordinary skill in the art (PHOSITA) at the time the invention was made.
2. In trademark law, which category of marks is considered the strongest and receives
the most protection without needing to prove secondary meaning?
A. Descriptive
B. Generic
,C. Fanciful
D. Suggestive
🟢 C. Fanciful
🔴 Explanation: Fanciful marks (e.g., Kodak) are inherently distinctive because they
consist of coined terms that had no prior meaning before being used as a trademark.
3. Under the Work Made for Hire doctrine, who is generally considered the initial owner
of a copyright for a work created by an employee within the scope of their
employment?
A. The individual employee
B. The employer
C. The government
D. Both the employee and employer as joint authors
🟢 B. The employer
🔴 Explanation: In a work made for hire, the employer or the party for whom the work was
prepared is considered the legal author and owner of the copyright from the moment of
creation.
, 4. A company maintains a secret formula for its soft drink. It takes reasonable
measures to keep the formula confidential. If a competitor reverse-engineers the
drink, has a trade secret violation occurred?
A. Yes, reverse engineering is illegal
B. No, reverse engineering is a permissible means of discovery
C. Yes, if the competitor sells the product
D. No, because beverage formulas cannot be trade secrets
🟢 B. No, reverse engineering is a permissible means of discovery
🔴 Explanation: Trade secret law protects against misappropriation (theft or breach of
duty), but it does not protect against independent discovery or reverse engineering of a
publicly available product.
5. What is the standard duration of copyright protection for an individual author of a
work created in 2026?
A. 50 years after the work’s creation
B. 70 years after the work’s creation
C. Life of the author plus 70 years
D. 95 years from the date of publication