Q.1 Which of the following is NOT considered a type of intellectual property?
Patent
Trademark
Copyright
Real Estate
Explanation - Intellectual property includes creations of the mind such as inventions, designs, and artistic works. Real estate is a physical property, not intellectual.
Correct answer is: Real Estate
Q.2 A patent protects:
Literary works
Inventions
Logos
Brand names
Explanation - Patents are granted to inventors for new and useful inventions or technological solutions.
Correct answer is: Inventions
Q.3 Which of the following protects brand names and logos?
Patent
Trademark
Copyright
Trade Secret
Explanation - Trademarks protect distinctive signs, logos, or names that identify products or services in commerce.
Correct answer is: Trademark
Q.4 Copyright protection is automatically granted for which type of work?
Inventions
Artistic works
Business methods
Chemical formulas
Explanation - Copyright protects original literary, artistic, and musical works automatically upon creation without the need for registration.
Correct answer is: Artistic works
Q.5 Which of the following is an example of a trade secret?
A company logo
A secret recipe
A patented device
A published novel
Explanation - Trade secrets are confidential business information that provides a competitive advantage, like secret recipes or manufacturing processes.
Correct answer is: A secret recipe
Q.6 Which term refers to the unauthorized use of someone else's intellectual property?
Infringement
Registration
Licensing
Trademarking
Explanation - Infringement occurs when intellectual property rights are violated without permission from the owner.
Correct answer is: Infringement
Q.7 The duration of a patent is usually:
10 years
20 years
50 years
Lifetime of the inventor
Explanation - Patents generally last for 20 years from the filing date, after which the invention enters the public domain.
Correct answer is: 20 years
Q.8 Which organization is responsible for international patent applications?
WIPO
UNESCO
IMF
WHO
Explanation - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) handles international patent cooperation and registration.
Correct answer is: WIPO
Q.9 Software code is usually protected under:
Patent law
Copyright law
Trademark law
Industrial design law
Explanation - Software code is considered a literary work and is protected under copyright law.
Correct answer is: Copyright law
Q.10 Which of the following is a condition for an invention to be patentable?
It must be novel
It must be widely known
It must be artistic
It must be publicly available
Explanation - For a patent to be granted, an invention must be new, non-obvious, and useful.
Correct answer is: It must be novel
Q.11 Which type of IP protection can be renewed indefinitely as long as it is in use?
Trademark
Patent
Copyright
Trade secret
Explanation - Trademarks can be renewed indefinitely as long as they are actively used in commerce.
Correct answer is: Trademark
Q.12 A famous painting is protected under:
Patent
Trademark
Copyright
Trade secret
Explanation - Artistic works like paintings are protected under copyright law.
Correct answer is: Copyright
Q.13 Which of the following is true about international copyright protection?
It requires registration in every country
It exists automatically under the Berne Convention
It only applies to patents
It applies only to trademarks
Explanation - Countries adhering to the Berne Convention provide copyright protection automatically without formal registration.
Correct answer is: It exists automatically under the Berne Convention
Q.14 The term 'public domain' refers to:
Works protected by copyright
Works not protected and free for public use
Trademarks in use
Secret patents
Explanation - Once IP rights expire or are waived, works enter the public domain and can be freely used by anyone.
Correct answer is: Works not protected and free for public use
Q.15 Which IP protects the appearance of a product?
Patent
Industrial design
Trademark
Copyright
Explanation - Industrial designs protect the visual design of objects, such as shapes, patterns, or colors.
Correct answer is: Industrial design
Q.16 Which of the following is NOT patentable?
A new chemical compound
A business method
A scientific principle
A mechanical device
Explanation - Abstract ideas, laws of nature, and scientific principles are not patentable, only practical applications are.
Correct answer is: A scientific principle
Q.17 Which of these can be protected as a trademark?
A brand logo
An invention
A song
A scientific formula
Explanation - Trademarks protect symbols, logos, and brand identifiers that distinguish goods or services.
Correct answer is: A brand logo
Q.18 Which IP law can protect the architecture of a building?
Trademark
Industrial design
Copyright
Patent
Explanation - Architectural works are considered artistic works and are protected under copyright law.
Correct answer is: Copyright
Q.19 Which of the following IP rights is most relevant for pharmaceutical companies?
Patent
Trademark
Copyright
Trade secret
Explanation - Pharmaceutical companies rely on patents to protect their inventions and recover R&D costs.
Correct answer is: Patent
Q.20 Which of these is a key requirement for copyright protection?
Novelty
Originality
Distinctiveness
Confidentiality
Explanation - Copyright protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium, without requiring novelty.
Correct answer is: Originality
Q.21 Which of the following IP rights may exist without registration?
Patent
Trademark
Copyright
Industrial design
Explanation - Copyright exists automatically upon creation of an original work, unlike patents or trademarks which usually require registration.
Correct answer is: Copyright
Q.22 A company preventing employees from disclosing proprietary formulas is protecting:
Copyright
Patent
Trade secret
Trademark
Explanation - Trade secrets are confidential business information that companies protect from unauthorized disclosure.
Correct answer is: Trade secret
Q.23 Which of the following is an example of copyright infringement?
Using a patented device without permission
Selling counterfeit branded bags
Copying a book without authorization
Using a trade secret legally
Explanation - Copyright infringement occurs when someone reproduces or distributes copyrighted material without permission.
Correct answer is: Copying a book without authorization
Q.24 Which IP right is often used in digital content platforms to protect videos and music?
Patent
Copyright
Trademark
Industrial design
Explanation - Digital content like videos and music is protected under copyright law to prevent unauthorized copying and distribution.
Correct answer is: Copyright
Q.25 Which of the following IP protections encourages innovation by granting temporary exclusive rights?
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Trade secret
Explanation - Patents incentivize innovation by giving inventors exclusive rights to their inventions for a limited period.
Correct answer is: Patent