IPR: patents, trademarks, copyrights - One Line Questions
1.
In India, the Patents Act, 1970 governs patent applications and grants. What is the typical term of a patent in India? —
20 years from the date of filing
2.
What is the duration of protection for a registered trademark in India? —
10 years, renewable indefinitely
3.
The term of protection for an industrial design in India is initially for: —
5 years, renewable for another 10 years
4.
Which of the following is an example of a work protected by copyright? —
A news report published by a newspaper
5.
What is a 'provisional application' in patent law? —
An initial application that secures a filing date but does not require full examination
6.
Which of the following cannot be patented? —
A software that performs a specific calculation
7.
What is a 'trade secret'? —
Confidential information that provides a competitive edge and is protected by maintaining secrecy
8.
Copyright does NOT protect: —
An abstract idea
9.
Which of the following is NOT protected by copyright? —
A scientific theory
10.
Copyright protection automatically arises upon the creation of an original work. However, registration provides: —
A stronger legal standing and evidence of ownership
11.
Which article of the TRIPS Agreement deals with the provisions on patents? —
Article 27
12.
Which of the following is a type of trademark that denotes membership in a particular organization or association? —
Collective Mark
13.
Under the Berne Convention, copyright protection is: —
Automatic and does not require registration
14.
The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property primarily relates to: —
Patents and Trademarks
15.
A company uses a distinctive symbol to identify its products. This symbol is protected as a: —
Trademark
16.
What is the legal term for the unauthorized use of a patented invention? —
Patent infringement
17.
Which international treaty provides for the protection of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)? —
Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
18.
What is the term for a trademark that has become the common name for a product or service, losing its distinctiveness? —
Genericide
19.
What does the Madrid Protocol facilitate? —
International registration of trademarks
20.
What is the duration of copyright protection for original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works in India? —
Life of the author plus 60 years
21.
A patent grants the inventor the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing the invention. This is a form of: —
Negative right
22.
A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. What does it primarily protect? —
Brand names, logos, and slogans
23.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an invention to be patentable in India? —
Public Domain Availability
24.
An 'inventive step' in patent law means that the invention must be: —
Not obvious to a person skilled in the art
25.
A 'well-known trademark' under the Trademarks Act, 1999, enjoys protection: —
Even for goods/services not similar to those for which it is registered
26.
Which type of intellectual property protects the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of a product? —
Industrial Design
27.
Which legal doctrine protects famous trademarks from being used in a way that weakens their distinctiveness or tarnishes their reputation, even if there is no likelihood of confusion? —
Trademark dilution
28.
Which type of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protects original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works? —
Copyrights
29.
What is the primary international treaty governing copyright and related rights, administered by WIPO? —
The Berne Convention
30.
Which international agreement specifically addresses the protection of geographical indications? —
The TRIPS Agreement
31.
What is the principal international treaty concerning the protection of industrial designs? —
The Hague Agreement
32.
Which of the following is an example of a service mark? —
The logo of a bank providing financial services
33.
What is the legal framework governing trademarks in India? —
The Trademarks Act, 1999
34.
What is the significance of the 'priority date' in patent law? —
The date the patent application is filed, which is used to determine novelty against prior art
35.
The protection granted by copyright extends to: —
The expression of an idea
36.
Which of the following is a key element of 'industrial applicability' for a patent? —
The invention must be capable of being made or used in some kind of industry
37.
What does the term 'novelty' mean in the context of patentability? —
The invention must not have been disclosed to the public before the filing date
38.
In patent law, 'prior art' refers to: —
Any evidence that the invention was already known or available to the public before the filing date
39.
What does the term 'compulsory licensing' mean in patent law? —
The government can authorize the use of a patented invention by third parties without the patent holder's consent, under certain conditions
40.
Which of the following is an example of a trademark? —
The Nike 'swoosh' logo
41.
What is the term 'infringement' in the context of IPR? —
The unauthorized use of protected intellectual property
42.
What is the role of the 'claims' section in a patent application? —
To define the scope of legal protection sought for the invention
43.
What is the purpose of the 'enablement' requirement in a patent application? —
To provide sufficient detail for a person skilled in the art to replicate the invention
44.
What is the purpose of the 'inventive step' requirement in patentability? —
To ensure the invention is not obvious to someone skilled in the relevant field
45.
What is the primary function of a trademark registration? —
To provide legal recognition and protection to a brand identifier
46.
What is the role of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)? —
To administer international treaties related to intellectual property and promote IP protection worldwide
47.
What is the purpose of the 'Disclosure' requirement in a patent application? —
To enable a person skilled in the art to carry out the invention
48.
What is the primary purpose of a patent? —
To grant exclusive rights for an invention
49.
What does the term 'fair dealing' mean in copyright law? —
Using copyrighted material for specific purposes like research, private study, criticism, or review, without infringing copyright
50.
Can a geographical indication (GI) be registered as a trademark? —
Yes, if it also functions as a brand identifier for specific goods