Intellectual Property QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWES) Q&A 2026 VERSION
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1. Which of the following is considered a form of intellectual
property?
A. Trademark
B. Patent
C. Copyright
D. Real estate
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Intellectual property protects creations of the mind such as
inventions, designs, brands, and artistic works. Real estate is a tangible
property, not IP.
2. What is the main purpose of a patent?
A. Protect an invention
B. Protect a brand name
C. Protect literary work
D. Protect confidential information
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patents grant inventors exclusive rights to their inventions,
preventing others from making, using, or selling it without permission.
3. How long does copyright protection typically last for an individual
author?
A. 25 years
B. 50 years
C. Lifetime of the author plus 70 years
D. 100 years
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Copyright protects original works of authorship for the
lifetime of the creator plus an additional 70 years in most jurisdictions.
4. Which of the following can be trademarked?
A. Logo
B. Brand name
C. Slogan
D. Scientific discovery
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Trademarks protect symbols, names, and slogans used to
identify goods or services. Scientific discoveries are usually protected by
patents, not trademarks.
5. Trade secrets are protected by:
A. Registration
B. Confidentiality agreements
C. Public disclosure
D. Copyright
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trade secrets remain valuable because they are confidential.
Protection relies on secrecy, often enforced through non-disclosure
agreements.
6. What is the difference between a patent and a copyright?
A. Patents protect inventions; copyrights protect creative works
B. Patents last longer than copyrights
C. Copyrights require registration; patents do not
D. Patents protect brand names
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patents cover technical inventions, while copyrights cover
artistic, literary, and creative works.
, 7. Which of the following are requirements for patentability?
A. Novelty
B. Non-obviousness
C. Utility
D. Trademark registration
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: To be patentable, an invention must be new, non-obvious,
and useful. Trademark registration is unrelated to patentability.
8. Infringement of copyright occurs when:
A. Someone copies a protected work without permission
B. A trademark is used by another company
C. A patent is shared publicly
D. A trade secret is disclosed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Copyright infringement happens when protected works are
reproduced, distributed, or displayed without authorization.
9. Which of the following is an example of industrial property?
A. Trademark
B. Patent
C. Industrial design
D. Literary work
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Industrial property covers inventions, trademarks, and
industrial designs, while literary works fall under copyright.
10. The Berne Convention relates to:
A. Patents
B. Copyright
C. Trademarks
D. Trade secrets
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWES) Q&A 2026 VERSION
|INSTANT DOWNLOADED PDF
1. Which of the following is considered a form of intellectual
property?
A. Trademark
B. Patent
C. Copyright
D. Real estate
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Intellectual property protects creations of the mind such as
inventions, designs, brands, and artistic works. Real estate is a tangible
property, not IP.
2. What is the main purpose of a patent?
A. Protect an invention
B. Protect a brand name
C. Protect literary work
D. Protect confidential information
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patents grant inventors exclusive rights to their inventions,
preventing others from making, using, or selling it without permission.
3. How long does copyright protection typically last for an individual
author?
A. 25 years
B. 50 years
C. Lifetime of the author plus 70 years
D. 100 years
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Copyright protects original works of authorship for the
lifetime of the creator plus an additional 70 years in most jurisdictions.
4. Which of the following can be trademarked?
A. Logo
B. Brand name
C. Slogan
D. Scientific discovery
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Trademarks protect symbols, names, and slogans used to
identify goods or services. Scientific discoveries are usually protected by
patents, not trademarks.
5. Trade secrets are protected by:
A. Registration
B. Confidentiality agreements
C. Public disclosure
D. Copyright
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trade secrets remain valuable because they are confidential.
Protection relies on secrecy, often enforced through non-disclosure
agreements.
6. What is the difference between a patent and a copyright?
A. Patents protect inventions; copyrights protect creative works
B. Patents last longer than copyrights
C. Copyrights require registration; patents do not
D. Patents protect brand names
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patents cover technical inventions, while copyrights cover
artistic, literary, and creative works.
, 7. Which of the following are requirements for patentability?
A. Novelty
B. Non-obviousness
C. Utility
D. Trademark registration
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: To be patentable, an invention must be new, non-obvious,
and useful. Trademark registration is unrelated to patentability.
8. Infringement of copyright occurs when:
A. Someone copies a protected work without permission
B. A trademark is used by another company
C. A patent is shared publicly
D. A trade secret is disclosed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Copyright infringement happens when protected works are
reproduced, distributed, or displayed without authorization.
9. Which of the following is an example of industrial property?
A. Trademark
B. Patent
C. Industrial design
D. Literary work
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Industrial property covers inventions, trademarks, and
industrial designs, while literary works fall under copyright.
10. The Berne Convention relates to:
A. Patents
B. Copyright
C. Trademarks
D. Trade secrets
