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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 2023
6. What is the role of the Patent Office in the
Philippines?
PATENT
a. To screen patent applications for novelty and
1. What is the intellectual property law that governs inventive step
patents in the Philippines?
b. To grant patents to qualified applicants
a. Republic Act No. 8293
c. To examine patent applications for patentability and
b. Republic Act No. 10055 ensure that they meet all legal requirements
c. Republic Act No. 9502 d. To enforce the legal rights of patent owners and
d. Republic Act No. 9155 regulate the patent market

2. What is the main objective of the Intellectual 7. Can a patent claim protect more than one invention?
Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)? a. No, each invention must have a separate patent
a. To promote intellectual creativity and encourage the claim
use of innovative technologies among Filipinos b. Yes, as long as the inventions are related to the
b. To provide legal representation to inventors and same field
innovators in dispute resolution processes c. Yes, but only if the inventions are related to each
c. To facilitate the protection and enforcement of other
intellectual property rights in the country

d. To coordinate with international organizations in 8. Can a published invention still be patented in the
developing integrated intellectual property protocols Philippines?

a. No, publication destroys the novelty of the invention

3. How long does a patent last in the Philippines? and makes it ineligible for patent protection

a. 5 years b. Yes, but only if the publication is made in a scientific

journal
b. 10 years
c. Yes, as long as the patent application is filed within
c. 20 years 12 months of the publication date

d. 25 years

9. What is a provisional patent application?

4. What is the first step in obtaining a patent in the a. An application that is filed before a final specification
Philippines? of the invention is completed

a. Conducting a patent search b. An application that provides temporary protection to

an invention before a full patent application is filed
b. Filing a patent application
c. A type of patent application that is only applicable
c. Registering the invention as a trademark for copyright-related inventions
d. Searching for potential buyers for the patent rights d. None of the above

5. What is the condition for an invention to be granted 10. What does the acronym PCT stand for in relation to
a patent in the Philippines? patents?
a. It must be innovative a. Patent Cooperation Tribunal
b. It must be useful b. Patent Cooperation Treaty
c. It must involve an inventive step that is not obvious c. Patent Control Taskforce
to a person having ordinary skill in the art
d. Philipine Compliance Team
d. All of the above
11. What is the significance of filing an international d. Yes, but only if the invention is not related to
patent application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty pharmaceuticals or medical treatments
(PCT)?

a. It allows the applicant to obtain a patent in multiple

countries using a single application 16. What is the implication of disclosing an invention to
the public before filing a patent application?
b. It provides automatic patent protection in all PCT
member countries a. It can lead to a waiver of the right to commercialize
the invention
c. It guarantees that the invention will be granted a
patent if the requirements are met b. It can bar the inventor from obtaining patent
protection for the invention in some countries
d. It provides faster and less complicated application
processes than filing individual patent applications in c. It can enable others to copy the invention without
each country consequence

d. None of the above

12. What is the significance of the grace period

provided for in the Philippines' patent law? 17. What is the requirement for the naming of
a. It allows inventors to publicize their inventions inventors in a patent application?
without losing their novelty value a. All contributors to the invention must be named in
b. It allows inventors to delay filing their patent the patent application
application without affecting the filing date b. Only the lead inventor who conceptualized the
c. It provides an extra period for applicants to comply invention should be named in the patent application
with the formal requirements of filing a patent c. Only the inventor who made the most significant
application contribution to the invention should be named in the
d. It extends the patent term for another year after patent application
expiration d. All of the above

13. What is the role of the patent examiner in the 18. What is the function of a patent agent?
patent application process?
a. To assist in the drafting and filing of patent
a. To evaluate the patentability of a claimed invention applications
b. To negotiate the terms of a patent grant with the b. To represent inventors and patent holders in legal
applicant proceedings related to patents
c. To provide legal advice to the applicant c. To provide technical assistance in patent
d. To approve or reject the patent application infringement investigations
regardless of its merit d. All of the above

14. What is the effect of a patent grant? 19. What is the meaning of "patent pending"?
a. It entitles the patent holder to prevent others from a. A status indicating that the patent application is still
making, using, selling, or importing the invention for being examined by the Patent Office
the duration of the patent
b. A status indicating that the patent has been granted
b. It obligates the patent holder to license the but is still in the process of being registered
invention to others for a reasonable fee
c. A status indicating that the patent is under dispute
c. It enables the patent holder to monopolize the use and is pending resolution by the court
of the invention indefinitely
d. None of the above
d. It invalidates any prior art that can challenge the
novelty of the invention

20. Who can file a patent application in the Philippines?

15. Can a patent for an invention that has already a. Individuals

been patented outside of the Philippines be granted in
the Philippines? b. Corporations

a. Yes, but only if the patent in the foreign country is c. Partnerships

not yet expired
d. All of the above
b. No, the same invention cannot be patented twice

c. Yes, but only if the invention can provide significant

economic benefits to the Philippines
21. What is the scope of protection of a patent? b. It must be isolated from its natural environment and
have industrial application
a. It covers the product or process defined in the
claims of the patent c. It must be an artificially created biological entity

b. It covers all products or processes that are related d. All of the above
to the patented invention

c. It covers all products or processes in the same field

as the patented invention 27. What is the significance of the term "non-
obviousness" in relation to patentability?
d. It covers all products or processes that were created
after the filing date of the patent application a. It refers to the requirement that the invention must
not be too similar to prior art or obvious to a person
having ordinary skill in the art

22. What is the difference between a product patent b. It refers to the requirement that all patents must
and a process patent? have a non-obvious name to be registered

a. A product patent protects the manufacturing c. It refers to the requirement that all patent claims
process, while a process patent protects the product must be non-obvious
that results from the process
d. None of the above
b. A product patent protects the end product or device,
while a process patent protects the method of
producing the product 28. How soon should a patent application be published
c. A product patent protects the patent holder from after filing in the Philippines?
infringement lawsuits, while a process patent protects a. 12 months after filing
the patent holder from liability for producing the
product b. 18 months after filing

d. None of the above c. 24 months after filing

d. 6 months before the end of the patent term

23. Can a third party challenge the validity of a

granted patent in the Philippines?
29. What is the function of a patent specification?
a. Yes, but only within 3 years from the grant date
a. To provide a detailed description of the invention
b. Yes, but only within 5 years from the grant date
b. To define the legal scope of the patent
c. Yes, but only within 10 years from the grant date
c. To provide the basis for the patent claims
d. Yes, during the entire term of the patent
d. All of the above

24. Can a patent holder give authorization to others to

use the patent? 30. Can a patent be granted for a business method?

a. Yes, through licensing agreements a. Yes, as long as the business method involves a
technical solution to a technical problem
b. Yes, through circumvention of the patent law
b. Yes, as long as the business method is significantly
c. No, patent holders are not allowed to give different from prior art
authorization to others to use the patent
c. No, business methods are not eligible for patent
d. None of the above protection

d. None of the above

25. What is the effect of a patent on innovation?

a. It discourages innovation by creating a monopoly 31. What is a certificate of utility model registration?

b. It encourages innovation by providing inventors with a. A type of patent granted for incremental innovations
economic incentives
b. A license given to a patent holder to commercially
c. It has no effect on innovation use the invention

d. It depends on the type of invention protected by the c. A legal document that certifies the ownership of the
patent patent

d. None of the above

26. What is the criterion for a patent to be granted for

a biological material?

a. It must have a medical use

32. What is a patent claim? b. Yes, but only if the amendments substantially
change the scope of the application
a. A statement that identifies the inventor of the
invention c. No, the application must be filed as presented

b. A legal provision that authorizes the patent holder to d. None of the above
sue infringers

c. A statement that defines the scope of the invention

that is being claimed by the applicant 38. Can a patent holder prevent others from using the
invention for research purposes?
d. None of the above
a. Yes, unless the research is for private and non-
commercial use

33. What is the consequence of failing to pay the b. Yes, under all circumstances
annual maintenance fee for a patent?
c. No, research exemptions are allowed under the
a. The patent will be invalidated Philippine patent law

b. The patent term will be extended by one year d. None of the above

c. The patent holder will be fined

d. None of the above 39. What is the effect of trademark registration in the
Philippines?

a. It grants the trademark holder the exclusive right to

34. Can a patent be transferred to another person or use the trademark for the duration of the registration
entity?
b. It provides automatic trademark protection in all
a. Yes, through assignment or licensing countries that are signatories to the Madrid Protocol
b. No, patents are non-transferable c. It ensures that the trademark is not infringing on
c. Yes, but only to a person or entity within the same other trademark rights
country d. None of the above
d. Yes, but only if the patent holder consents to the
transfer
40. Can a patent be granted for a plant variety?

a. Yes, through a special system of plant breeders’

35. What is the duration of an industrial design patent right
in the Philippines?
b. No, plant varieties are not eligible for patent
a. 3 years protection
b. 5 years c. Yes, but only if the plant variety is genetically
c. 10 years modified

d. 15 years d. None of the above

36. What is the main difference between an invention 41. Can a public employee claim ownership of an
patent and a utility model patent? invention developed while in public service?

a. An invention patent requires that the invention must a. Yes, if the invention is related to public service
be novel, non-obvious, and useful, while a utility model b. Yes, if the invention is developed during non-
patent requires only that the invention has industrial working hours
applicability and involves an inventive step
c. No, all inventions developed by public employees are
b. An invention patent protects the end product or owned by the government
device, while a utility model patent protects the
method of producing the product d. None of the above

c. An invention patent covers any type of invention,

while a utility model patent covers only incremental
innovations 42. What is the effect of filing a divisional application?

d. None of the above a. It creates a new application that is distinct from the
original application

b. It cancels the original application

37. Can an applicant make amendments to a patent
application during the examination process? c. It merges two or more applications together

a. Yes, but only if the amendments do not add new d. None of the above
matter to the application
43. Can patent searches be conducted by anyone?

a. Yes, but only if they are patent examiners or patent 48. What is the effect of filing a priority document?
attorneys
a. It establishes the filing date of the patent application
b. Yes, but only if they have permission from the
patent holder b. It allows for patent claims to extend beyond the
original patent filing date
c. Yes, anyone can conduct patent searches
c. It provides automatic patent protection in related
d. None of the above countries

d. None of the above

44. What is the function of a patent draftsperson?

a. To create a technical write-up of the invention for 1. What is the intellectual property law that governs
the patent application trademarks in the Philippines?

b. To provide legal representation to patent applicants a. Republic Act No. 8293

during the application process
b. Republic Act No. 10055
c. To provide technical assistance in patent
infringement investigations c. Republic Act No. 9502

d. None of the above d. Republic Act No. 9155

45. What is the purpose of a patent journal? 2. What is the main objective of the Intellectual
Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)?
a. To provide a repository of prior art for the Patent
Office a. To promote intellectual creativity and encourage the
use of innovative technologies among Filipinos
b. To disseminate information about newly granted
patents to the public b. To provide legal representation to inventors and
innovators in dispute resolution processes
c. To serve as a reference for future patent applications
c. To facilitate the protection and enforcement of
d. All of the above intellectual property rights in the country

d. To coordinate with international organizations in

developing integrated intellectual property protocols

46. What is the difference between a national phase

and an international phase of a Patent Cooperation 3. What is the duration of trademark protection in the
Treaty (PCT) application? Philippines?

a. The national phase refers to the examination of the a. 5 years

PCT application by individual countries, while the
international phase refers to the preliminary b. 7 years
examination of the PCT application by the International c. 10 years
Bureau
d. 25 years
b. The national phase refers to the filing of the PCT
application in the applicant’s home country, while the
international phase refers to the filing of the PCT
application in foreign countries 4. What is the first step in applying for a trademark in
the Philippines?
c. The national phase refers to the extension of the
PCT application to national jurisdictions, while the a. Conducting a trademark search
international phase refers to the application process in
b. Filing a trademark application
front of international patent authorities
c. Getting a lawyer
d. None of the above
d. Obtaining market research

47. What is the criterion for obtaining a patent for a

software-related invention? 5. What is the condition for a trademark to be granted
in the Philippines?
a. It must involve an inventive step that is not obvious
to a person having ordinary skill in software a. It must be novel
development
b. It must be useful
b. It must be related to an industrial application
c. It must be distinctive and capable of distinguishing
c. It must not be a form of intellectual property that is the goods or services of the applicant from those of
covered by other intellectual property laws others

d. All of the above d. All of the above

6. Can a trademark applicant file an opposition to 11. What is a trademark specification?
third-party trademark applications?
a. A document that outlines the technical aspects of
a. Yes, within 30 days of publication of the application the invention

b. No, the applicant must wait until the trademark has b. A document that provides a general description of
been granted to file opposition the trademark and its intended use

c. Yes, but only if the application is filed by a foreign c. A legal document that certifies the ownership of the
entity trademark

d. None of the above d. None of the above

7. What is a trademark search? 12. What is the function of a trademark examiner?

a. A legal action taken against infringers of a a. To evaluate the registrability of a trademark

trademark application

b. A search of the trademark database to identify prior b. To negotiate the terms of a trademark grant with
registrations or applications that may conflict with the the applicant
proposed trademark
c. To provide legal advice to the applicant
c. A search of the internet for unauthorized use of the
trademark d. To approve or reject the trademark application
regardless of its merit
d. None of the above

13. Can a trademark be registered for a sound or

8. Can a trademark be registered for a common or smell?
generic term?
a. Yes, as long as it is accompanied by a visual
a. Yes, if the trademark is unique and distinctive representation that distinguishes it from other similar
sounds or smells
b. No, common and generic terms cannot be registered
as trademarks b. No, trademarks can only be registered for visual
logos or marks
c. Yes, but only if the trademark is combined with
other distinctive elements c. Yes, as long as it is a sound or smell that is not
commonly associated with the goods or services
d. Yes, only if the trademark is used in combination
with a logo d. Yes, if it is a melody or tune that can be registered
with the Intellectual Property Office

9. What is the effect of a trademark registration on the

use of the trademark? 14. What is the purpose of a trademark assignment?

a. It authorizes the trademark holder to use the a. To transfer the ownership of a trademark from one
trademark indefinitely entity to another

b. It prevents others from using the similar or identical b. To provide legal representation to the trademark
trademark in connection with the same or related holder in dispute resolution processes
goods or services
c. To obtain permission to use a trademark that
c. It requires the trademark holder to use the belongs to someone else
trademark continuously to maintain the registration
d. None of the above
d. None of the above

15. Can a trademark registration be cancelled?

10. Can a trademark be registered for a geographical
name? a. Yes, if the trademark was not used for a continuous
period of 5 years
a. Yes, if the geographical name is fictitious
b. No, a trademark registration cannot be cancelled
b. Yes, if the geographical name is related to the goods once it has been granted
or services
c. Yes, if the trademark has been used without
c. No, geographical names cannot be registered as authorization from the trademark holder
trademarks
d. None of the above
d. Yes, but only if the geographical name is followed by
the name of a person or entity
16. Can a trademark applicant claim priority based on
a prior foreign application?
a. Yes, as long as the foreign application was filed 21. What is the role of the trademark opposition
within 6 months of the Philippine application proceeding?

b. Yes, as long as the foreign application was filed a. To provide an opportunity for the public to oppose
within 12 months of the Philippine application the registration of a proposed trademark that may
conflict with their trademark rights
c. No, priority claims are not allowed for trademark
applications b. To challenge the validity of an already issued
trademark registration
d. Yes, as long as the foreign application has already
been granted c. To investigate potential trademark infringement
cases

d. None of the above

17. What is the function of a trademark agent?

a. To assist in the drafting and filing of trademark

applications 22. What is the effect of a trademark registration on a
domain name?
b. To represent trademark applicants and holders in
legal proceedings related to trademarks a. It automatically grants the trademark holder
ownership of the corresponding domain name
c. To provide technical assistance in trademark
infringement investigations b. It enables the trademark holder to acquire the
domain name through legal proceedings
d. All of the above
c. It has no effect on the registration of domain names

d. None of the above

18. What is the significance of filing a Madrid Protocol
application?

a. It allows the applicant to obtain trademark 23. What is the function of a trademark watch service?
protection in multiple countries using a single
application a. To monitor newly filed trademark applications that
may conflict with existing trademarks
b. It provides automatic trademark protection in all
signatory countries b. To provide legal representation to co-owners of
trademarks
c. It guarantees that the trademark will be granted
registration if the requirements are met c. To conduct market research related to trademark
infringement
d. It provides faster and less complicated application
processes than filing individual trademark applications d. None of the above
in each country

24. Can a trademark be registered for a color or

19. Can a trademark be registered for a three- combination of colors?
dimensional shape? a. Yes, as long as the trademark is distinctive and
a. Yes, as long as the shape is not functional capable of distinguishing the goods or services of the
applicant from those of others
b. No, three-dimensional shapes cannot be registered
as trademarks b. No, color trademarks are not allowed

c. Yes, but only if the shape is used for artistic or c. Yes, but only for logos or marks that use the color as
decorative purposes the main visual element

d. Yes, only if the shape is used for toys or games d. Yes, if the color is red or blue

20. What is the difference between a deceptively 25. Can a company name or trade name be registered
similar trademark and a confusingly similar trademark? as a trademark?

a. There is no difference, the terms are synonymous a. Yes, if the company or trade name meets the
requirements for trademark registration
b. A deceptively similar trademark has the potential to
deceive or mislead the public, while a confusingly b. No, company and trade names are not eligible for
similar trademark has the potential to cause confusion trademark registration
or mistake c. Yes, only if the company or trade name is combined
c. A deceptively similar trademark is intentionally with a distinctive logo or mark
designed to look similar to another trademark, while a d. None of the above
confusingly similar trademark is accidentally similar to
another trademark

d. None of the above 26. What is the purpose of a trademark certificate of

registration?
a. To provide proof of ownership of the trademark c. A service mark is used for non-commercial purposes
while a trademark is used for commercial purposes
b. To certify the use of the trademark in commerce
d. None of the above
c. To establish the value of the trademark for business
purposes

d. None of the above 32. Can a trademark be registered by a foreign entity?

a. Yes, as long as the foreign entity is doing business

in the Philippines
27. Can a trademark be registered for a slogan or
phrase? b. No, only Philippine entities can register trademarks
in the Philippines
a. Yes, as long as the slogan or phrase is not a
common phrase or expression c. Yes, but only if the foreign entity registers the
trademark under a treaty or agreement
b. No, trademarks cannot be registered for slogans or
phrases d. Yes, but only if the trademark is related to Philippine
culture or history
c. Yes, but only if the slogan or phrase is translated
into a foreign language

d. Yes, but only if the slogan or phrase is combined 33. Can a trademark holder prevent others from using
with a distinctive visual element the same trademark in another country?

a. Yes, as long as the trademark holder has obtained

trademark registration in that country
28. Can a trademark be transferred through
inheritance? b. Yes, under all circumstances

a. Yes, trademarks can be inherited under Philippine c. No, trademarks are only enforceable in the country
law where it is registered

b. No, trademarks cannot be inherited d. None of the above

c. Yes, but only if the inheritor is a Filipino citizen

d. Yes, but only if the trademark holder has no living 34. Can a third party use a trademark in a nominative
relatives fair use context?

a. No, third parties cannot use a trademark under any

circumstances
29. Can a trademark be registered for a product shape
or packaging? b. Yes, if the use of the trademark is essential for
identifying the goods or services of the trademark
a. Yes, as long as the shape or packaging is not holder
functional
c. Yes, if the use of the trademark is for parody or
b. No, product shapes or packaging cannot be satire
registered as trademarks
d. None of the above
c. Yes, but only if the shape or packaging is
significantly distinctive

d. Yes, but only if the product is a new invention 35. What is the consequence of failing to use a
registered trademark?

a. The trademark will be cancelled

30. Can a trademark holder prevent others from using
its trademarks in advertising or comparative b. The trademark owner will be fined
advertisements?
c. The trademark will lose its distinctiveness and
a. Yes, under all circumstances become generic

b. Yes, unless the use is non-commercial d. None of the above

c. No, comparative advertisements are exempt from

trademark infringement claims
36. What is the significance of filing a trademark
d. None of the above application through the e-file system?

a. It provides a faster and more efficient application

process
31. What is the difference between a service mark and
a trademark? b. It guarantees that the trademark will be granted
registration
a. There is no difference, the terms are synonymous
c. It provides an automatic fee waiver for small and
b. A service mark is used to distinguish services while medium-sized enterprises
a trademark is used to distinguish goods
d. None of the above
37. What is the difference between a descriptive c. To facilitate the protection and enforcement of
trademark and a suggestive trademark? intellectual property rights in the country

a. There is no difference, the terms are synonymous d. To coordinate with international organizations in
developing integrated intellectual property protocols
b. A descriptive trademark directly describes the goods
or services, while a suggestive trademark indirectly
suggests the nature of the goods or services
3. What is the duration of copyright protection in the
c. A descriptive trademark is easier to register than a Philippines?
suggestive trademark
a. Life of the author plus 50 years
d. None of the above
b. Life of the author plus 70 years

c. Life of the author plus 80 years

38. What is the meaning of a trademark opposition
period? d. Life of the author plus 100 years

a. The period of time during which the applicant can

amend the trademark application 4. What is the copyright ownership rule for works
b. The period of time during which the public can created by employees?
oppose the registration of the trademark a. The copyright belongs to the employer
c. The period of time during which the trademark b. The copyright belongs to the employee unless the
examiner evaluates the application employment contract stipulates otherwise
d. None of the above c. The copyright is jointly owned by the employer and
employee

39. Can a trademark holder prevent others from using d. None of the above
its trademarks in social media?

a. Yes, under all circumstances 5. What is the first step in obtaining copyright
b. Yes, unless the use is non-commercial or constitutes protection in the Philippines?
fair use a. Registering the work with the Intellectual Property
c. No, social media use of trademarks is exempt from Office of the Philippines
infringement claims b. Publishing the work
d. None of the above c. Obtaining permission from the author

d. None of the above

40. What is the purpose of a trademark renewal?

a. To maintain the trademark registration 6. What is the requirement for a work to be eligible for
b. To amend the trademark specification copyright protection?

c. To add additional goods or services to the trademark a. It must be an original intellectual creation
registration b. It must be a work of artistic merit
d. None of the above c. It must have a commercial value

d. All of the above

Copyright

1. What is the intellectual property law that governs 7. Can copyright protection be extended to ideas or
copyrights in the Philippines? concepts?
a. Republic Act No. 8293 a. Yes, if the idea or concept is expressed in a tangible
b. Republic Act No. 10055 form

c. Republic Act No. 9502 b. No, ideas or concepts are not eligible for copyright
protection
d. Republic Act No. 9163
c. Yes, but only if the idea or concept is related to a
technological innovation

2. What is the main objective of the Intellectual d. Yes, but only if the idea or concept is non-fictional
Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)?

a. To promote intellectual creativity and encourage the

use of innovative technologies among Filipinos 8. Can a copyright be transferred to another person or
entity?
b. To provide legal representation to inventors and
innovators in dispute resolution processes
a. Yes, through assignment or licensing 13. What is the meaning of moral rights in copyright
law?
b. No, a copyright cannot be transferred
a. The right to receive payment for the use of the
c. Yes, but only if the author agrees to it in writing copyrighted work
d. Yes, but only if the new owner agrees to a royalty b. The right to control the use and modification of the
payment to the original owner copyrighted work

c. The right to attribution and the right to prevent

9. Can a work be protected by both copyright and a derogatory treatment of the copyrighted work
patent? d. The right to license the copyrighted work to others
a. Yes, if the work meets the requirements for both
types of protection
14. Can a work be protected by copyright without
b. No, a work can only be protected by one type of being registered or deposited?
intellectual property right
a. Yes, copyright protection is automatic upon creation
c. Yes, but only if the work is a technological of the work
innovation
b. No, copyright protection is only available if the work
d. Yes, but only if the work is a literary or artistic is registered or deposited
creation
c. Yes, if the copyright owner requests government
protection of the work
10. What is the meaning of fair use in copyright law? d. Yes, if the author is not a resident of the Philippines
a. The right to use a copyrighted work without
permission for commercial purposes
15. Can a work be protected by both copyright and
b. The right to use a copyrighted work for educational trademark?
or research purposes
a. Yes, if the work meets the requirements for both
c. The right to use a copyrighted work for parodies or types of protection
satire
b. No, a work can only be protected by one type of
d. The right to make copies of a copyrighted work for intellectual property right
personal use
c. Yes, but only if the work is a technological
innovation
11. What is the difference between a copyright d. Yes, but only if the work is a literary or artistic
registration and a copyright deposit? creation
a. There is no difference, the terms are synonymous

b. A copyright registration is a legal requirement for 16. What is the consequence of infringing a copyright?
obtaining copyright protection, while a copyright
deposit is a voluntary submission of a copy of the work a. Liability for damages, including monetary damages
to a designated institution and injunctive relief

c. A copyright deposit is a legal requirement for b. Imprisonment for a period of not less than 1 year
obtaining copyright protection, while a copyright
registration is a voluntary submission of a copy of the c. Loss of the copyright protection for the infringing
work to a designated institution work

d. None of the above d. None of the above

12. Can a derivative work be protected by copyright? 17. What is the meaning of public domain in copyright
law?
a. Yes, as long as it meets the requirements for
originality and creativity a. All works that are available to the public without
restriction or payment
b. No, derivative works are not eligible for copyright
protection b. All works that are under copyright protection

c. Yes, but only if the derivative work is based on a c. All works that are created by the government
literary or artistic creation d. All works that are in the possession of a public
d. Yes, but only if the derivative work is created with institution
the permission of the original author
18. Can copyright be enforced against unauthorized
imports of copyrighted works?
23. What is the meaning of a compulsory license in
a. Yes, copyright owners have the right to prevent the copyright law?
importation of unauthorized copies of their copyrighted
works a. A license that is automatically granted to anyone
who wants to use a copyrighted work
b. No, copyright can only be enforced against infringing
acts that occur within the Philippines b. A license that is granted by the government without
the consent of the copyright owner
c. Yes, but only if the copyrighted work is a
technological innovation c. A license that is granted by the copyright owner for
a limited period of time and for a specific purpose
d. Yes, but only if the copyright owner registers the
copyrighted work for international protection d. None of the above

19. What is the meaning of a copyright notice? 24. Can a parody or a satire of a copyrighted work be
protected by copyright?
a. A notice that the work is copyrighted and protected
by law a. Yes, if the parody or satire meets the requirements
for originality and creativity
b. A notice that the work is in the public domain
b. No, parodies or satires are not eligible for copyright
c. A notice that the work is available for free protection
distribution
c. Yes, but only if the copyright holder consents to it
d. None of the above
d. Yes, but only if the work is a literary or artistic
creation

20. Can copyright be enforced against non-commercial

use of copyrighted works?
25. What is the meaning of copyright infringement?
a. Yes, copyright owners have the right to prevent any
unauthorized use of their copyrighted works a. Any use of a copyrighted work without permission
from the copyright owner
b. No, copyright can only be enforced against
commercial use of copyrighted works b. The use of a copyrighted work for non-commercial
purposes
c. Yes, but only if the non-commercial use is
considered a derivative work c. The use of a copyrighted work for educational or
research purposes
d. Yes, but only if the non-commercial use is for
educational or research purposes d. None of the above

21. What is the meaning of a copyright exemption? 26. Can a copyright holder prevent the sale of copies
of the copyrighted work that are lawfully produced?
a. An exception to the exclusive right of the copyright
owners to prevent third-party use of the copyrighted a. Yes, copyright owners have the right to control the
work distribution of their copyrighted works

b. An exemption to the requirement for registering the b. No, the sale of lawfully produced copies of a
copyrighted work copyrighted work cannot be prevented

c. An exemption to the requirement for depositing a c. Yes, but only if the sale is outside the Philippines
copy of the copyrighted work d. Yes, but only if the sale is not authorized by the
d. None of the above copyright holder

22. Can a copyright holder transfer only some of the 27. What is the meaning of a work made for hire in
rights associated with the copyright? copyright law?

a. Yes, the copyright holder can transfer some of the a. A work that is created by an employee within the
rights associated with the copyright through licensing scope of their employment
or assignment b. A work that is created by a freelance artist or writer
b. No, the copyright holder can only transfer all of the c. A work that is created by collaboration between two
rights associated with the copyright or more authors
c. Yes, but only if the copyright holder retains the right d. A work that is created by a ghostwriter
to attribution and alters the work

d. Yes, but only if the rights are transferred to a family

member
28. Can a copyright holder prevent the use of a work in
a private performance or exhibition?
33. What is the meaning of an open license in
a. Yes, copyright owners have the right to prevent any copyright law?
unauthorized use of their copyrighted works
a. A license that allows the use of a copyrighted work
b. No, a private performance or exhibition of a without approval or payment from the copyright owner
copyrighted work is exempt from copyright
infringement claims b. A license that allows the use of a copyrighted work
for commercial purposes
c. Yes, but only if the performance or exhibition is for
non-commercial purposes c. A license that allows the use of a copyrighted work
for a limited period of time and for a specific purpose
d. Yes, but only if the performance or exhibition is not
open to the public d. None of the above

29. What is the meaning of a copyright disclaimer? 34. Can a copyright holder prevent the use of a work
for research purposes?
a. A notice warning that the copyright owner will take
legal action against unauthorized use of the a. Yes, copyright owners have the right to control the
copyrighted work use of their copyrighted works

b. A notice acknowledging that the copyrighted work is b. No, the use of a copyrighted work for research
used without the copyright owner's permission purposes is exempt from copyright infringement claims

c. A notice clarifying that the use of the copyrighted c. Yes, but only if the research is for commercial
work is for non-commercial or educational purposes purposes

d. None of the above d. Yes, but only if the use is authorized by the
copyright holder

30. Can a copyright holder prevent the use of a work

for news reporting or criticism? 35. What is the meaning of the exhaustion principle in
copyright law?
a. Yes, copyright owners have the right to control the
use of their copyrighted works a. The principle that once a copyrighted work is sold or
otherwise transferred, the copyright owner's control
b. No, the use of a copyrighted work for news over the distribution of that specific copy of the work is
reporting or criticism is exempt from copyright exhausted
infringement claims
b. The principle that once a copyrighted work is
c. Yes, but only if the use is considered a derivative registered, the copyright owner's control over the use
work of that work is exhausted

d. Yes, but only if the use is authorized by the c. The principle that once a copyrighted work is
copyright holder deposited, the copyright owner's control over the use
of that work is exhausted

d. None of the above

31. What is the significance of a collective
management organization in copyright law?

a. A collective management organization is responsible 36. What is the significance of the Berne Convention
for the registration and deposit of copyrighted works on copyright law?

b. A collective management organization is responsible a. The Berne Convention sets the minimum standards
for the enforcement of copyright infringement claims for copyright protection and enforcement among
member countries
c. A collective management organization represents
copyright owners and licenses their works to third b. The Berne Convention allows copyright owners to
parties enforce their rights in multiple countries at the same
time
d. None of the above
c. The Berne Convention provides automatic copyright
protection to works that are created in member
32. Can a copyright holder prevent the use of a work countries
for quotation or citation purposes? d. The Berne Convention promotes the use of open
a. Yes, copyright owners have the right to control the licenses for copyrighted works
use of their copyrighted works

b. No, the use of a copyrighted work for quotation or 37. Can copyright protection be extended to computer
citation purposes is exempt from copyright software?
infringement claims
a. Yes, computer software is eligible for copyright
c. Yes, but only if the use is for commercial purposes protection as literary works
d. Yes, but only if the use is for educational purposes
b. No, computer software is only eligible for patent 42. Can a copyright holder prevent the use of a work
protection for personal use?

c. Yes, computer software is eligible for both copyright a. Yes, copyright owners have the right to control the
and patent protection use of their copyrighted works

d. Yes, but only if the computer software is registered b. No, the use of a copyrighted work for personal use
with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines is exempt from copyright infringement claims

c. Yes, but only if the use is for commercial purposes

38. Can a copyright holder prevent the use of a work d. Yes, but only if the use is authorized by the
for educational purposes? copyright holder

a. Yes, copyright owners have the right to control the

use of their copyrighted works

b. No, the use of a copyrighted work for educational

purposes is exempt from copyright infringement claims

c. Yes, but only if the use is for non-commercial

purposes

d. Yes, but only if the use is authorized by the

copyright holder

39. Can a work be protected by both copyright and

industrial design?

a. Yes, if the work meets the requirements for both

types of protection

b. No, a work can only be protected by one type of

intellectual property right

c. Yes, but only if the work is a technological

innovation

d. Yes, but only if the work is a literary or artistic

creation

40. What is the significance of the WIPO Copyright

Treaty on copyright law?

a. The WIPO Copyright Treaty sets the minimum

standards for copyright protection and enforcement
among member countries

b. The WIPO Copyright Treaty allows copyright owners

to enforce their rights in multiple countries at the same
time

c. The WIPO Copyright Treaty provides automatic

copyright protection to works that are created in
member countries

d. The WIPO Copyright Treaty promotes the use of

open licenses for copyrighted works

41. Can a work be protected by copyright without a

copyright notice?

a. Yes, copyright protection is automatic upon creation

of the work

b. No, a copyright notice is required for copyright

protection

c. Yes, but only if the work is registered or deposited

d. Yes, but only if the copyright holder agrees to a

royalty payment from third-party users