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Question 1: Under U.S. patent law, what does "novelty" mean in the context of patentability?

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An invention is novel if it has not been publicly disclosed in any form before the filing date

An invention is novel if it is the first of its kind, regardless of prior disclosure

An invention is novel if it improves an existing product

An invention is novel if it has not been commercially successful

Question 2: How does IP enforcement differ between patents and trademarks when it comes to infringement actions?

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Patent enforcement typically involves proving the specific infringement of the claims, while trademark enforcement focuses on consumer confusion

There is no significant difference between patent and trademark enforcement

Both require the same level of proof for infringement

Trademark enforcement typically requires proving actual damages, while patent enforcement requires proving intentional infringement

Question 3: What is the "contributory infringement" theory under Copyright Law?

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Contributory infringement refers to making a derivative work without permission

Contributory infringement applies only to online platforms and not physical distribution

Contributory infringement occurs when a work is used in a non-commercial context

Contributory infringement occurs when one party facilitates or encourages another party's infringement, even without directly infringing

Question 4: What is the significance of the "patent term adjustment" (PTA) under U.S. patent law?

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PTA increases the patent term for inventions with high market demand

PTA extends the patent term to compensate for delays caused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office during examination

PTA allows for the modification of patent claims during the term

PTA automatically reduces the patent term based on the size of the invention

Question 5: What is the purpose of the "patent term adjustment" (PTA) in U.S. patent law?

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PTA extends the patent term to compensate for delays caused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office during prosecution

PTA reduces the term of a patent based on the complexity of the invention

PTA applies to international patents only

PTA shortens the patent term if the patent owner has violated the terms of the patent

Question 6: What is the "doctrine of equivalents" in patent law?

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The doctrine of equivalents allows for a finding of patent infringement even if the accused product does not literally infringe on the patent claims but performs substantially the same function in the same way

The doctrine of equivalents applies only to design patents and not utility patents

The doctrine of equivalents allows for broader patent claims by including vague language in the patent application

The doctrine of equivalents limits patent claims to only the exact embodiment described in the application