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

A. Patent

B. Trademark

C. Copyright

D. Lease

ANSWER: D

2.

What is the primary purpose of intellectual property laws?

A. To increase taxes

B. To protect creators’ rights

C. To manage real estate

D. To regulate traffic

ANSWER: B

3.

Which of the following protects inventions?

A. Trademark

B. Copyright

C. Patent

D. Trade Secret

ANSWER: C

4.

A copyright protects which type of work?

A. Industrial design

B. Artistic and literary works

C. Invention

D. Brand name

ANSWER: B
5.

Which intellectual property right protects the name and logo of a company?

A. Copyright

B. Patent

C. Trademark

D. Trade secret

ANSWER: C

6.

What does a patent give its holder?

A. Ownership of an idea

B. The right to use someone else’s work

C. The exclusive right to make, use, or sell an invention

D. Ownership of land

ANSWER: C

7.

Which of the following is an example of a trademark?

A. A poem

B. A logo

C. A new machine

D. A computer program

ANSWER: B

8.

How long does copyright protection typically last?

A. 10 years

B. 20 years

C. Life of the author plus 60 or 70 years

D. Until the author retires

ANSWER: C

9.

What does WIPO stand for?

A. World Industrial Property Office

B. World Intellectual Property Organization

C. World Information Protection Organization

D. Worldwide Invention Patent Office

ANSWER: B

10.

Which one of the following protects confidential business information?

A. Copyright

B. Patent

C. Trademark

D. Trade secret

ANSWER: D

11.

Which of the following cannot be patented?

A. A new chemical process

B. A mathematical formula

C. A new machine

D. A pharmaceutical drug

ANSWER: B

12.

The TRIPS Agreement is associated with which international organization?

A. UNESCO

B. WHO

C. WTO
D. WIPO

ANSWER: C

13.

Which of these is NOT covered under copyright?

A. Novels

B. Songs

C. Scientific theories

D. Paintings

ANSWER: C

14.

Geographical indications protect which of the following?

A. Inventions

B. Company logos

C. Product origin and reputation

D. Literary works

ANSWER: C

15.

Which term refers to unauthorized use of intellectual property?

A. Distribution

B. Licensing

C. Infringement

D. Filing

ANSWER: C

16.

What is the term of a patent in most countries?

A. 10 years

B. 15 years
C. 20 years

D. 25 years

ANSWER: C

17.

Which form of IP is most suitable for protecting software code?

A. Trademark

B. Copyright

C. Patent

D. Geographical indication

ANSWER: B

18.

What does a trademark typically protect?

A. Artistic expression

B. Functional inventions

C. Product branding

D. Trade secrets

ANSWER: C

19.

Which IP right is granted automatically upon creation of work?

A. Trademark

B. Copyright

C. Patent

D. Design right

ANSWER: B

20.

Which of the following is a non-registrable trademark?

A. Fanciful name
B. Descriptive term without distinctiveness

C. Suggestive word

D. Invented word

ANSWER: B

21.

Which IPR is most useful in the fashion industry?

A. Copyright and Trademark

B. Patent

C. Trade secret

D. Geographical indication

ANSWER: A

22.

Which country is a member of WIPO?

A. Antarctica

B. United States

C. Greenland

D. Atlantis

ANSWER: B

23.

Which of these rights does a patent holder NOT have?

A. Sell the patent

B. License the patent

C. Use the patent indefinitely

D. Prevent others from using the invention

ANSWER: C

24.

Who is the owner of a copyrighted work created by an employee during their job?
A. The employee

B. The employer

C. The government

D. The publisher

ANSWER: B

25.

Which of the following is required to obtain a patent?

A. Novelty

B. Creativity

C. Commercial use

D. Artistic value

ANSWER: A

26.

Industrial designs protect:

A. Music

B. Aesthetic aspects of products

C. Scientific research

D. Software algorithms

ANSWER: B

27.

Which is NOT an example of a trade secret?

A. Formula of a soft drink

B. Secret recipe

C. A published patent

D. Client list

ANSWER: C

28.
Which IP law is used for protecting slogans?

A. Patent

B. Copyright

C. Trademark

D. Industrial Design

ANSWER: C

29.

Which of these is an infringement of copyright?

A. Quoting a book with citation

B. Translating a book without permission

C. Buying an original book

D. Donating a book to a library

ANSWER: B

30.

Which of the following is true for fair use?

A. Always requires payment

B. Never allows commercial use

C. Allows limited use without permission

D. Grants exclusive rights

ANSWER: C

31.

Which IP type requires registration to be enforced?

A. Copyright

B. Trademark

C. Trade secret

D. None

ANSWER: B
32.

Moral rights are associated with which form of IP?

A. Patent

B. Trademark

C. Copyright

D. Trade secret

ANSWER: C

33.

Which of these is an international agreement on IP?

A. Paris Convention

B. Kyoto Protocol

C. Geneva Convention

D. Hague Agreement

ANSWER: A

34.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of trade secrets?

A. Public disclosure

B. Confidentiality

C. Economic value

D. Reasonable efforts to maintain secrecy

ANSWER: A

35.

What happens when a patent expires?

A. It becomes invalid permanently

B. The invention becomes public domain

C. It is automatically renewed

D. The government owns it

ANSWER: B
36.

Which of these protects the look of a product?

A. Patent

B. Industrial design

C. Trademark

D. Trade secret

ANSWER: B

37.

Which of the following can be trademarked?

A. Scientific discovery

B. Generic term

C. Unique product name

D. Mathematical equation

ANSWER: C

38.

Which Indian body deals with IP registration?

A. RBI

B. SEBI

C. IP India

D. ISRO

ANSWER: C

39.

IPR encourages:

A. Free sharing of knowledge

B. Innovation and creativity

C. Government control over ideas

D. Uniform pricing
ANSWER: B

40.

Violation of IP rights can lead to:

A. Only moral punishment

B. Legal penalties and fines

C. No action at all

D. Just a warning

ANSWER: B
1. What was a major change in recent patent laws concerning patent application procedures?
A) Increased patent fees for all applicants
B) Introduction of a grace period for filing after public disclosure
C) Reduction in patent duration from 20 to 15 years
D) Elimination of the "novelty" requirement for patenting
ANSWER: B

2. What change has been made in copyright law to better protect digital content?
A) Extension of copyright duration for all works by 20 years
B) Introduction of stronger penalties for digital piracy
C) Allowance for the copyrighting of ideas rather than just expressions
D) Requirement for digital content to have a watermark for protection
ANSWER: B

3. Which of the following best describes the role of intellectual cooperation between academia and
industry?
A) Universities retain all intellectual property rights while industries contribute funding
B) Industry and academia jointly hold patents resulting from their research collaborations
C) Academia alone controls the commercialization of all joint research inventions
D) Industries have no role in intellectual cooperation in science
ANSWER: B

4. Which of the following is a requirement for an invention to be patentable?

A) It must be a completely novel idea with no prior disclosure
B) It must be commercially successful
C) It must be able to generate a large revenue stream
D) It must be publicly available before the patent application
ANSWER: A

5. Which of the following is typically considered non-patentable?

A) A new machine for manufacturing products
B) A naturally occurring gene sequence
C) A new chemical composition for use in pharmaceuticals
D) A novel method for improving industrial processes
ANSWER: B

6. What is one of the recent changes to copyright law to address the challenges posed by the internet?
A) Copyright can now be obtained without registration
B) Internet service providers are required to take down infringing content within 24 hours
C) The copyright term has been shortened for digital content
D) Authors are no longer required to register their works to receive protection
ANSWER: B

7. In cases of intellectual cooperation between parties, which of the following is a common concern
regarding patent infringement?
A) Determining how royalties are split between collaborators
B) Protecting trade secrets from being disclosed during joint research
C) Avoiding patent conflicts with third-party entities
D) All of the above
ANSWER: D

8. In biotechnology, which of the following is an example of research that may not be patentable?
A) A new genetically modified organism
B) A naturally occurring species of bacteria isolated from the environment
C) A novel method to treat a disease using a drug
D) A synthetic drug formula based on natural compounds
ANSWER: B

9. In collaborative research agreements between universities and companies, what is typically included to
avoid intellectual property disputes?
A) Agreement on who owns the research data
B) Determining the patent rights and commercialization process
C) Mutual consent on publication timelines
D) All of the above
ANSWER: D

10. How has the international Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) been impacted by recent changes in
patent law?
A) It now allows applicants to file for a global patent in one country
B) It has introduced a unified global patent granting system
C) It streamlines the process for filing patents internationally
D) It eliminates the need for national patent offices entirely
ANSWER: C
1. What is the primary right of a patent holder under intellectual property law?
A) The right to use the invention without restriction
B) The right to exclude others from making, using, or selling the patented invention
C) The right to sell the invention worldwide
D) The right to prevent others from registering similar patents
ANSWER: B

2. What is a key feature of a licensing agreement in intellectual property law?

A) It allows the licensee to use the IP without paying any royalties
B) It transfers full ownership of the IP to the licensee
C) It grants the licensee permission to use the IP under specific conditions
D) It requires the licensee to avoid any form of innovation on the IP
ANSWER: C

3. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for determining patent infringement?

A) Novelty of the invention
B) The prior use of the invention by a third party
C) The similarity of the allegedly infringing product or process to the patent’s claims
D) The country of registration of the patent
ANSWER: D

4. In a case of patent infringement, which of the following is typically considered when determining
damages?
A) The cost of developing the patented product
B) The lost profits of the patent holder due to infringement
C) The actual market value of the infringing product
D) Both B and C
ANSWER: D

5. Which of the following is most likely to be included in a licensing agreement?

A) The royalty rate for using the intellectual property
B) A guarantee of exclusive rights to the licensee
C) The full transfer of ownership of the IP
D) Provisions for non-compete clauses regarding other industries
ANSWER: A

6. Which of the following is considered unfair competition under intellectual property law?
A) Using a competitor’s trademark without permission
B) Offering higher wages to employees of a competitor
C) Sharing confidential trade secrets with the public
D) Both A and C
ANSWER: D

7. What does the TRIPS Agreement primarily aim to ensure?

A) Protection of intellectual property rights in developing countries only
B) Harmonization of intellectual property laws across all World Trade Organization (WTO) member
countries
C) Complete deregulation of intellectual property enforcement worldwide
D) Unlimited access to patented inventions in all member countries
ANSWER: B

8. In cases of unfair competition, which action is commonly restricted?

A) The use of misleading advertising or deceptive marketing
B) The refusal to license intellectual property
C) Using generic names for trademarks
D) The sale of unpatented inventions
ANSWER: A

9. According to the TRIPS Agreement, what minimum protection must member countries provide for
patents?
A) Protection for 10 years
B) Protection for 50 years
C) Protection for at least 20 years from the filing date
D) Protection for only specific industries
ANSWER: C

10. Which of the following is NOT typically covered under the TRIPS Agreement?
A) The protection of undisclosed information and trade secrets
B) The right to use a patented product for private, non-commercial use
C) National restrictions on the use of registered trademarks
D) The exclusive use of traditional knowledge without compensation
ANSWER: D
1. The Basmati Rice case revolves around:
A. A patent granted to an American company for a new variety of rice
B. A trademark dispute over the use of the name "Basmati"
C. The protection of traditional Indian farming methods
D. The invention of a new method for cultivating rice
ANSWER: B

2. What was the outcome of the revocation of the turmeric patent?

A. The patent for turmeric as a healing agent was upheld
B. The patent was revoked after it was deemed to be based on traditional knowledge
C. A new patent was issued for turmeric’s use in food
D. The patent was revised but not revoked
ANSWER: B

3. What was the significance of the Neem patent case in terms of IP protection?
A. It highlighted the importance of protecting new biotechnological inventions
B. It emphasized the need for safeguarding traditional knowledge from biopiracy
C. It led to the creation of a new law to protect plant patents
D. It granted patent rights to the Indian government for neem-based medicines
ANSWER: B

4. Which of the following best describes the role of IP laws in digital innovation?
A. IP laws only apply to physical products, not digital content
B. IP laws ensure that creators can protect their digital creations, such as software and media
C. IP laws are irrelevant in the digital space
D. IP laws restrict the free sharing of digital innovations
ANSWER: B

5. In which scenario could biopiracy occur?

A. When a company patents a newly discovered plant species without consent from the indigenous
community
B. When an inventor files for a patent on their original product
C. When a scientist publishes their findings in a peer-reviewed journal
D. When a farmer grows genetically modified crops with proper authorization
ANSWER: A

6. What is the primary goal of IP protection in the context of traditional knowledge?

A. To ensure that traditional knowledge is exclusively owned by the government
B. To stop the commercialization of indigenous cultures
C. To protect and reward the knowledge holders and prevent exploitation
D. To prevent sharing of knowledge with the outside world
ANSWER: C

7. What is the main objective of Cyber Law in relation to digital content?

A. To restrict the free flow of digital content
B. To ensure content creators can protect their online creations and privacy
C. To limit the creation of new technologies
D. To support government surveillance over digital content
ANSWER: B

8. In the Basmati rice case, which party’s claim was contested by India?
A. The Indian government’s claim for the patent of Basmati rice
B. The trademark application by a US company claiming exclusive rights to "Basmati"
C. The patent granted to an Indian company for a genetically modified Basmati rice variety
D. The patent for new rice processing techniques
ANSWER: B

9. Which country was involved in filing a patent for turmeric, which was later revoked due to the use of
traditional knowledge?
A. India
B. United States
C. China
D. Brazil
ANSWER: B

10. The Basmati Rice issue primarily concerns:

A. A patent for a new strain of rice invented in India
B. A trademark dispute over the use of the term "Basmati"
C. The discovery of new methods for cultivating rice
D. The patenting of traditional farming techniques in India
ANSWER: B
1. What does a patent protect?
A. Literary works
B. Inventions and innovations
C. Brand logos
D. Designs
ANSWER: B

2. Which of the following is a characteristic of a trademark?

A. It protects inventions
B. It protects brand names, logos, and symbols
C. It protects original designs
D. It protects scientific discoveries
ANSWER: B

3. Copyright protection is given to:

A. Scientific theories
B. Software codes
C. Physical objects
D. Inventions
ANSWER: B

4. Which of the following is the term for the exclusive right granted to an author or creator of a work?
A. Trademark
B. Copyright
C. Patent
D. Design
ANSWER: B

5. A design patent protects:

A. A new and original shape or design of a product
B. A scientific discovery
C. A brand logo
D. A written manuscript
ANSWER: A

6. What is a trade secret?

A. A trademark that has not been registered
B. A secret formula, practice, or process that gives a business an advantage
C. A patent that is pending
D. A secret copyrighted work
ANSWER: B

7. Which of the following organizations administers international patent applications under the Patent
Cooperation Treaty (PCT)?
A. WTO
B. WIPO
C. EUIPO
D. USPO
ANSWER: B
8. Which of the following is an example of industrial property?
A. Literary works
B. Scientific research
C. Inventions and trademarks
D. Artistic performances
ANSWER: C

9. Which of the following is NOT a form of intellectual property protection under IPR?
A. Copyright
B. Trademark
C. Common law
D. Patent
ANSWER: C

10. The Berne Convention relates to the protection of:

A. Trademarks
B. Inventions
C. Copyrights
D. Industrial designs
ANSWER: C
1. Which of the following is NOT a type of intellectual property?**
A) Copyright
B) Patent
C) Trade Secret
D) Income tax
ANSWER: D

2. A patent grants exclusive rights to an inventor for a period of:**

A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) 20 years
D) 50 years
ANSWER: C

3. Which of the following is the primary goal of WIPO?

A) To promote trade between nations
B) To ensure equal access to technology
C) To protect intellectual property rights worldwide
D) To regulate international tax laws
ANSWER: C

4. The main purpose of copyright law is to:

A) Protect the trademark of a product
B) Protect new inventions
C) Provide exclusive rights to creators of original works
D) Regulate business competition
ANSWER: C

5. Which of the following is NOT considered intellectual property?

A) Trademark
B) Patent
C) Trade Secret
D) Personal savings
ANSWER: D

6. Which of the following is protected by copyright?

A) A new invention
B) A business logo
C) A book or novel
D) A scientific formula
ANSWER: C

7. Which of the following organizations administers the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)?
A) World Trade Organization (WTO)
B) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
C) International Trade Organization (ITO)
D) United Nations (UN)
ANSWER: B

8. Which of the following is true about intellectual property (IP) rights?

A) IP rights are granted for an indefinite period
B) IP rights protect only tangible objects
C) IP rights allow creators to prevent others from using their creations without permission
D) IP rights are only recognized in the country of origin
ANSWER: C
9. A business that wants to protect its logo or name should apply for:
A) A patent
B) A trademark
C) A copyright
D) A design right
ANSWER: B

10. Where is the headquarters of WIPO located?

A) Geneva, Switzerland
B) New York, USA
C) Tokyo, Japan
D) Paris, France
ANSWER: A