When an individual invents a product that could potentially have commercial value, it needs to be protected. This activity is important because it looks at different ways people can protect their ideas, also known as intellectual property.

The goal of this activity is to for you to differentiate among the different types of intellectual property protections.

Select the most appropriate category of protection for each listed intellectual property.

1. Aflac Duck

a.) Trademark

b.) Patent

c.) Copyright

2. Razor blade

a.) Trademark

b.) Patent

c.) Copyright

3. Harry Potter books

a.) Trademark

b.) Patent

c.) Copyright

4. Pictures taken by a professional photographer

a.) Trademark

b.) Patent

c.) Copyright

5. Personal computer

a.) Trademark

b.) Patent

c.) Copyright

6. Nike Swoosh

a.) Trademark

b.) Patent

c.) Copyright

7. Mickey Mouse

a.) Trademark

b.) Patent

c.) Copyright

8. Alarm clock

a.) Trademark

b.) Patent

c.) Copyright

9. Just Dance by Lady Gaga

a.) Trademark

b.) Patent

c.) Copyright