BUSI 301 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE ALREADY
GRADED A+
Generalization occurs when a trademark has lost its distinctiveness and becomes a general term
describing a type of product rather than a specific company's product.
true
The doctrine of equivalence will negate the effect of the doctrine of omission if the new item
performs substantially the same function as the already patented item.
true
Satires and parodies have generally been deemed not to be copyright infringement due to the fair use
doctrine.
true
If an item has been patented but has not been marked as patented and infringement occurs, the
patent holder is generally barred from collecting damages.
true
Once a patent has been issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the patent cannot be
challenged or revoked due to the comprehensive investigation performed by the USPTO prior to
issuance.
false
Suggestive trademarks gain trademark protection only if they have acquired a secondary meaning.
false
A telephone book listing citizens' names, addresses, and phone numbers may not be copyrighted.
true
Jessica was caught shoplifting at a department store both by employees who witnessed the act and by
cameras in the store. The store's management may hold her as long as it takes to get her to confess.
false
Disparagement has to do with industries, companies, and corporations but not individuals.
true
Courts are bound by the Restatement of Torts, once it is published.
false
Brad is drunk and driving his car 20 miles over the speed limit. He hits Angelina, who is crossing the
street against a red light. Angelina has over $95,000 in medical bills and has significant pain and
GRADED A+
Generalization occurs when a trademark has lost its distinctiveness and becomes a general term
describing a type of product rather than a specific company's product.
true
The doctrine of equivalence will negate the effect of the doctrine of omission if the new item
performs substantially the same function as the already patented item.
true
Satires and parodies have generally been deemed not to be copyright infringement due to the fair use
doctrine.
true
If an item has been patented but has not been marked as patented and infringement occurs, the
patent holder is generally barred from collecting damages.
true
Once a patent has been issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the patent cannot be
challenged or revoked due to the comprehensive investigation performed by the USPTO prior to
issuance.
false
Suggestive trademarks gain trademark protection only if they have acquired a secondary meaning.
false
A telephone book listing citizens' names, addresses, and phone numbers may not be copyrighted.
true
Jessica was caught shoplifting at a department store both by employees who witnessed the act and by
cameras in the store. The store's management may hold her as long as it takes to get her to confess.
false
Disparagement has to do with industries, companies, and corporations but not individuals.
true
Courts are bound by the Restatement of Torts, once it is published.
false
Brad is drunk and driving his car 20 miles over the speed limit. He hits Angelina, who is crossing the
street against a red light. Angelina has over $95,000 in medical bills and has significant pain and
