wo computer science majors, Trent and Xavier, have an idea

for a new video game, which they propose to call Hallowed.

They form a business and begin developing their idea.

Several months later, Trent and Xavier run into a problem

with their design and consult with a friend, Brad, who is an

expert in designing computer source codes. Before Hallowed

is marketed, however, the video game Halo 2 is released

for both the Xbox and Game Cube systems. Halo 2 uses the

same source codes as Hallowed and imitates its overall look

and feel. Using the information presented in the chapter,

answer the following questions.

1. Would the name Hallowed receive protection as a trademark

or as trade dress?

2. If Trent and Xavier had obtained a business process

patent on Hallowed, would the release of Halo 2 infringe on

their patent? Why or why not?

3. Based only the facts described above, could Trent and

Xavier sue the makers of Halo 2 for copyright infringement?

Why or why not?

4. Suppose that Trent and Xavier discover that Brad took the

idea of Hallowed and sold it to the company that produced

Halo 2. Which type of intellectual property issue does this

raise?