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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