Understanding Trademarks, Copyrights, and Fair Use in Intellectual Property Law
Answer all of the following questions in one organized response. Your response should be between 500-750 words max and should focus on the implications of the readings
Discussion Questions
What are five functions of a trademark?
Explain how fanciful, arbitrary, and suggestive marks differ and why they are considered distinct.
What is the importance of secondary meaning?
Could parody be a defense in trademark case? Why or why not?
What is the purpose of copyright law?
How does fixation relate to copyright?
What is the copyright tribunal?
What are some factors considered when determining the fair use of copyrights?