Quiz on Intellectual Properties and Bioethics

What does intellectual property (IP) refer to?

• Government regulations

• Physical property

• Creations of the mind

• Natural resources

Which of the following is NOT a type of intellectual property?

• Copyrights

• Patents

• Trademarks

• Real estate

What is bioethics primarily concerned with?

• Economic growth

• Ethical implications of biological research

• Cultural heritage

• Legal implications of patents

Which principle is NOT one of the four prima facie principles of bioethics?

• Profit maximization

• Non-maleficence

• Beneficence

• Respect for autonomy

What does copyright protect?

• Trade secrets

• Brand names

• Original literary and artistic works

• Inventions

What is the duration of patent protection?

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

Which of the following is a requirement for patentable inventions?

• Must be a trademark

• Must be a trade secret

• Must be non-obvious

• Must be publicly disclosed

What is the main purpose of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?

• To promote economic policies

• To enforce copyright laws

• To protect intellectual property rights worldwide

• To regulate trade

What is a trademark?

• A secret business method

• A right granted for an invention

• A distinctive word, name, symbol, or device

• A type of copyright

Which of the following is NOT a type of industrial property?

• Patents

• Industrial designs

• Trademarks

• Copyrights