DT DP Topic 5.1

What is the primary motivation behind 'constructive discontent' as a driver for invention?

• Desire to make money​

• Dissatisfaction with existing solutions​

• Scientific curiosity​

• Personal interest​

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Intellectual Property (IP) protection?

• Differentiating a business from competitors​

• Offering customers something new and different​

• Increasing manufacturing costs​

• Providing revenue streams through licensing​

What does a patent protect?

• A brand name or logo​

• An original artistic work​

• A new invention or process​

• A company's trade secrets​

Which term refers to the legal protection of a company's brand identity, such as names and symbols?

• Patent​

• Copyright​

• Trademark​

• Trade secret​

Who is an example of a lone inventor known for his work with electricity and electromagnetism?

• Thomas Edison​

• Alexander Graham Bell​

• Nikola Tesla​

• James Watt​

What is 'trade dress' in the context of Intellectual Property?

• Legal protection for inventions​

• The visual appearance of a product or its packaging​

• A secret business method​

• A registered symbol or logo​

Which of the following is a characteristic of a lone inventor?

• Prefers collaborative teamwork​

• Works within large organizations​

• May become isolated due to engrossment in ideas​

• Focuses solely on marketing strategies​

What does 'first to market' refer to?

• The first product to create a new market or category​

• The first company to advertise a product​

• The first retailer to sell a product​

• The first consumer to buy a product​

Which of the following is a reason why technologies might be 'shelved'?

• High current manufacturing costs​

• Overwhelming consumer demand​

• Excessive market competition​

• Immediate technological feasibility​

What is the primary purpose of copyright protection?

• To protect new inventions

• To safeguard original literary and artistic works

• To register company logos

• To keep business methods confidential