Daunte would like to sue an individual for copyright infringement as soon as possible. He has not applied for copyright registration and is concerned that current Copyright Office processing times will delay his infringement suit. What, if anything, might Daunte due to secure a copyright application as soon as possible?

Mattel would like to see the material deposited by its competitor Hasbro when Hasbro applied for copyright registration of its newest and most popular game. Discuss whether Mattel may obtain a copy of the deposited game.

Gabe Hanson is a noted wedding photographer. All of his photographs bear a copyright notice. Bethany, a recent bride, has taken her wedding photos to Copy Shop Inc. to reproduce the photos so she can save money on reprints of the photos. Copy Shop Inc. provides self-service kiosks and machines for its customers to use in duplicating their photos. Discuss the liability of the parties.

In a recent news report on the rise of underage drinking, ABC News showed two minutes of a film scene that showed high schoolers at a drinking party. The maker of the film has sued ABC for infringement. What defense should ABC assert and why?

What "trade-off" or benefits do inventors receive in return for fully disclosing to the public the specifics of their inventions?

ABC has invented a new drug that shows great promise for treating cancer, although it has to date not shown any effectiveness. Is the drug patentable? Discuss.

Patent applicants owe a duty to be completely truthful in their dealings with the USPTO and to disclose to the USPTO all material information about their patents to the USPTO. This is called the

If an employer and employee do not agree in advance about which party will own inventions conceived by the employee during the course and scope of employment, the general rule is that the employee retains ownership rights, subject to a _____ in favor of the employer. Barbara and Terrance are joint owners of a patent. They have no agreement regarding their rights arising from the patent. Barbara has been licensing the patented invention to others without Terrance's approval and receiving a great deal of money therefor. What are Terrance's rights, if any?

What effect does intent have on liability for direct infringement and indirect infringement?

ABC is concerned that other companies are importing its patented products into the United States, which is an infringement of its patents. What alternative might ABC consider in order to stop this importation? Discuss.

XYZ Inc. has instructed its employees to duplicate Tim's patented guitar. Which, if any, parties are liable for infringement? Discuss.