Question 1: (1 mark)
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Russell has an idea to write a short screenplay about his experiences as a student and he sets about writing it and filming it for distribution on DVD through the student bookshop. In this situation, Russell has copyright, under the Copyright Act 1994, in:
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| the ideas in his head the moment he has thought of them.
| | the written screenplay only.
| | the written screenplay and the DVD film.
| | the written screenplay and the DVD film as long as they are registered as his copyright under the Act.
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Question 2: (1 mark)
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In relation to trademarks, select the correct statement:
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| A trademark must be distinctive in character and capable of visual representation.
| | A trademark may be protected under the common law without being registered under the Trademarks Act 2002.
| | A trademark may infringe another trademark even though the respective goods on which the two marks appear are not actually similar to each other.
| | All of the above are correct.
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Question 4: (1 mark)
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In relation to the law of copyright in New Zealand, select the correct statement:
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| Copyright only exists in relation to original works.
| | There is no registration process required to be completed for copyright protection to be effective.
| | Copyright protection does not last indefinitely.
| | All of the above are correct.
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Question 5: (1 mark)
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In relation to the coming into existence of copyright, select the correct statement:
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| Under the Copyright Act 1994, copyright protection comes into existence automatically when an original work is created.
| | Under the Copyright Act 1994, copyright will come into existence as soon as a person has an original idea.
| | Under the Copyright Act 1994, registration of copyright is optional though registration is recommended to better protect original ideas.
| | All of the above are true.
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Question 6: (1 mark)
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Copyright primarily protects:
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| visually distinctive signs.
| | novel inventions.
| | original ideas and notions.
| | original expressions of ideas.
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Question 7: (1 mark)
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`Copyright work` is defined in section 14 (1) the Copyright Act 1994 to be a:
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| personal right.
| | property right.
| | civil right.
| | common law right.
| | equitable right.
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Question 8: (1 mark)
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The first copyright statute of the United Kingdom was the `Statute of Anne 1709`. This statute created a monopoly on the reproduction of works in favour of:
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| the authors.
| | the printers.
| | the publishers.
| | the Monarch.
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Question 9: (1 mark)
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Intellectual property statutes in New Zealand provide for REGISTRATION of all but one of the following types of intellectual property. Which of the following is NOT capable of being registered?
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| Plant variety rights.
| | Trade marks.
| | Patents.
| | Designs.
| | Copyright.
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Question 1: (1 mark)
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Under section 2 of the Copyright Act 1994 (the interpretation section), a `computer program` is included in the definition of:
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| `dramatic work`.
| | `musical work`.
| | `artistic work`.
| | `literary work`.
| | None of the above.
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Question 3: (1 mark)
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Intellectual property is generated by creativity of the mind, and intellectual property rights protect the interests of such creators of original works by:
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| Granting certain exclusive rights (such as copyright) in respect of their creations.
| | Creating a type of `temporary monopoly` over such intangible assets and thereby providing the creators with an economic incentive to share their ideas and information rather than keeping them secret.
| | Facilitating the commercialisation of intellectual property (through the use of licences, franchises and the like) whilst still protecting these intangible assets.
| | All of the above.
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Question 4: (1 mark)
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In relation to trademarks, select the correct statement:
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| A trademark must be distinctive in character and capable of visual representation.
| | A trademark may be protected under the common law without being registered under the Trademarks Act 2002.
| | A trademark may infringe another trademark even though the respective goods on which the two marks appear are not actually similar to each other.
| | All of the above are correct.
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Question 5: (1 mark)
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The brand name `Coca-Cola` is capable of being protected under:
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| the Plant Varieties Act 1987.
| | an action for breach of confidence.
| | the Layout Designs Act 1994.
| | the Trademarks Act 2002.
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Question 6: (1 mark)
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Trademarks are also known as:
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| copyrights.
| | brands.
| | original works.
| | moral rights.
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Question 7: (1 mark)
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Intellectual property can be commercialised or exploited through the use of:
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| franchises.
| | licences.
| | user agreements.
| | sale and purchase agreements.
| | All of the above.
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Question 8: (1 mark)
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Copyright primarily protects:
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| visually distinctive signs.
| | novel inventions.
| | original ideas and notions.
| | original expressions of ideas.
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Question 9: (1 mark)
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The technical term for a breach of the Copyright Act 1994 is:
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| `cause of action`.
| | violation
| | contravention
| | infringement
| | None of the above.
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Question 10: (1 mark)
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In New Zealand, intellectual property rights can be protected by:
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| statute only.
| | statute plus judge-made rules (such as the tort of passing off).
| | judge-made rules only.
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uestion 10: (1 mark)
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In relation to the law of trade marks, one of the following statements is incorrect. Select the INCORRECT statement:
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| A trade mark is a sign capable of being represented graphically and distinguishing the goods and services of one person from those of another person.
| | A trade mark could never include a sound, a s+mell, a taste or a word as these are specifically excluded from the statutory definition.
| | In order for a trade mark to be protected under the Trade Marks Act 2002, it must be registered under that Act.
| | Both civil remedies and criminal penalties are available in New Zealand if a registered trade mark is infringed.
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Question 7: (1 mark)
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In the law of property, intellectual property is defined as:
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| tangible property.
| | intangibile property.
| | real property.
| | None of the above.
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Question 10: (1 mark)
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In relation to the law of copyright, one of the following statements is incorrect. Select the INCORRECT statement:
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| Copyright protection does not last forever; the normal rule is `life of the author plus fifty years`.
| | Copyright protection exists in New Zealand because there is specific legislation which creates it.
| | In order for copyright to be protected, the author must go through a copyright registration process, as copyright protection does not automatically come into existence when a work is produced.
| | Both civil remedies and criminal penalties are available in New Zealand if copyright is infringed.
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Question 6: (1 mark)
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Copyright is an example of:
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| intangible property.
| | intellectual property.
| | personal property.
| | All of the above.
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