1.Copyright protection covers common or clichd phrases in music lyrics but only if the copyright was registered and a copyright certification was issued by the USPTO.

a. True

b. False

2.To obtain a U.S. patent, the applicant must demonstrate that the invention is

a. protected as a trade secret under nondisclosure agreements

b. novel, useful, and not obvious in light of current technology

c. commercializable in a product available for sale in interstate commerce

d. All of these

3. Although some patents can be very valuable, many issued patents may not have commercial value.

a. True

b. False

4. Registration of a trademark with the USPTO is prima facie evidence of trademark ownership and can be useful in proving trademark infringement and protecting against dilution.

a. True

b.False