Asked by
Kaitlyn Dumas
on Nov 27, 2024
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O-Ring Corporation allows Piston Company to incorporate O-Ring's patented fuel-injection system into Piston's product. This is
A) a license.
B) copyright infringement.
C) trademark infringement.
D) patent infringement.
License
In the context of intellectual property, a contract permitting the use of a trademark, copyright, patent, or trade secret for certain purposes. In the context of real property, a revocable right or privilege of a person to come on another person’s land.
Patented Fuel-Injection System
A legally protected innovation in the method or device for injecting fuel into an internal combustion engine.
Trademark Infringement
The unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on competing or related goods and services, potentially confusing consumers.
- Acknowledge the differences between copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret protections, and the particular types of inventions or creations suited to each form of intellectual property protection.
- Gain insight into the critical role of licensing agreements in the use of patented technologies or trademarks, along with the likely legal constraints or entitlements.
Verified Answer
DB
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the differences between copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secret protections, and the particular types of inventions or creations suited to each form of intellectual property protection.
- Gain insight into the critical role of licensing agreements in the use of patented technologies or trademarks, along with the likely legal constraints or entitlements.