Which of the Following Statements About Intellectual Property Rights Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about intellectual property rights is NOT correct?

• A) A trade mark can be protected by registration or the tort of passing off.
• B) A standard patent provides protection for 20 years.
• C) A design must be registered in order to be protected.
• D) Copyright protection arises automatically when the work is made.

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Definitions:

Customer Preferences

Refers to the desires, tastes, or inclinations that customers have regarding products or services, which can influence their buying behavior.

Internal Customers

Employees or departments within an organization that rely on others within the same organization for products, services, or information.

Continuous Improvement

An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes by making small, incremental improvements over time, rather than through big, radical changes.

Current Performance

The present level of effectiveness and efficiency with which tasks and goals are being achieved by individuals or organizations.