Intellectual Property Quiz

Test your knowledge on Intellectual property!
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And discover at the end of the quiz, if you are unbeatable on this theme!

  • 1
    Which of these things can not be patented by the World Intellectual Property Organization based in Geneva?
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    A simple idea does not fulfill the three conditions for obtaining a patent on an invention: to be new, useful and to represent an improvement that would not be obvious to experts in the field.
  • 2
    What does this symbol mean: ©?
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    This symbol means right to copy, that is to say that it indicates that no one can copy the work without the agreement of its author.
  • 3
    What did Gutenberg invent in 1437?
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    Gutenberg invented a typographic process of printing that speeds up the printing output. Large-scale reproduction marks the beginning of a wider diffusion of works and thus a need to protect these works for authors.
  • 4
    How does the Bern Convention, dating from 1886, protect literary and artistic works?
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    This Convention makes it possible to protect literary and artistic works thanks to copyright. These rights consist of two broad categories: the moral right, which represents the personal connection between the author and his work, and the economic rights, which regulate the use of the work and protect the economic interests of the author.
  • 5
    Which symbol protects a trademark?
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    It is not mandatory but if it is placed after the name of the mark, it shows that this mark is registered and protected by the law.
  • 6
    What is considered an infringement of intellectual property rights?
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    Piracy and plagiarism through the reproduction and use of works without citing sources, and counterfeiting by the production and distribution of imitations of products, without authorization.
  • 7
    In which city is the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), created in 1967?
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    From its headquarters in Geneva, WIPO is responsible for promoting the protection of intellectual property worldwide through cooperation among States and administering legal and administrative treaties in this area.
  • 8
    How long does copyright last?
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    In Switzerland, for example, copyright lasts throughout the life of the author and 70 years after his death.
  • 9
    What is the difference between an invention and a discovery?
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    Discovering something that already exists in nature, such as a new plant variety, is not considered an invention. An invention is, in fact, a product, a method or a new process that brings a new solution to a given practical problem.
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    What are we referring to when we speak of related rights?
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    Related law refers to intermediaries between the creator and the public. For example, performers of a song, producers of recordings or broadcasting organizations such as television channels or radio stations.