Transcript PowerPoint Trivia Review for Exam #2

Tort and Intellectual
Property Review
Strict
Liability
is applicable in what types
of situations or activities?
Describe the difference
between assault and battery
When it comes to proving
defamation, what important
element must be present for
the tortfeasor to be found
guilty?
 What
is the difference
between libel and slander?
Can one incident or accident
be considered a crime and a
tort? Explain
True or False
Judges or juries rarely apply
the reasonable person test
when evaluating the
elements of negligence
What is the difference
between an intentional tort
and negligence?
Name and briefly explain
three types of intentional
torts

In a negligence case, the court finds that
you (the injured party) are 20% at fault
for the injuries that you sustained. The
judge grants you 80% of the value of the
settlement amount. What type of
negligence defense has been implement in
this scenario?
 Name
and describe the
remedies available for the
injured party when the
tortfeasor has been found
responsible for a tort
violation.
Provides 20* year protection
for the exclusive right to
make, sell or use an
invention.
What intellectual property
protection is this?
*Verified on the US Patent Website @ 20 not 17
Outline four key concepts
regarding copyright
protection
Ken and Jessica discussed a
case about a drug made by
Wyeth. When this drug was
first developed, what type
of intellectual property
protection did Wyeth
obtain?
 Jeanne
and Tommy wrote a
love song and cut a CD single
of it. It has been playing on
all of the local radio stations.
What type of intellectual
property protection should
they seek for their song?
 True
or False
Employers can be held liable
for the torts committed by
their employees