Patent Enforcement And Copyright

Summary

Arthur can enforce his patent without using the invention. Patent validity can be challenged post-grant, and infringement cases start in district courts. Copyright protects original works like employee handbooks, videos, and songs. Fanciful trademarks are invented words, with Spotify being an example.

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Which of the following can be protected by copyright? Group of answer choices Employee handbooks. All of the answer choices. Video taken with your cell phone. Songs in MP3 format.
The correct answer is "All of the answer choices." Copyright can protect original works of authorship, including:
- Employee handbooks (if they contain original content)
- Videos taken with your cell phone
- Songs in MP3 format
These works must be fixed in a tangible medium of expression to qualify for copyright protection.
Which of the following trademarks would be considered “fanciful?” Group of answer choices Netflix. Microsoft. Spotify. Under Armour.
Fanciful trademarks are invented words with no prior meaning, created solely to function as a trademark. Among the options:
- Netflix
- Microsoft
- Spotify
- Under Armour
"Spotify" would be considered fanciful because it is a made-up word specifically for branding purposes.