Orianna Has Applied for Intellectual Property Protection for Several of Her

question 55

Multiple Choice

Orianna has applied for intellectual property protection for several of her choreographic works.The registrar advised that her application would have to meet the fixation requirement.Which of the following is most likely the source of the fixation requirement Orianna's application will have to satisfy?

• A) Copyright Act
• B) common law
• C) Intellectual Property Act
• D) Trademark Act

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the maximum price consumers are willing to pay and the actual price they do pay.

Lois's Consumer Surplus

Generally refers to a consumer surplus but appears to erroneously attribute it to an individual named Lois; consumer surplus is the difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service versus what they actually pay.

Willingness to Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to spend for acquiring a good or service, reflecting their valuation of the item.

Consuming Benefit

Consuming benefit pertains to the utility or satisfaction a consumer derives from purchasing and using a product or service.