Bluewater Free is a company that reduces pollution in both freshwater and saltwater sources in the United States. Dr. William Acorn, the founder of Bluewater Free, was recently pictured by a drinking water company with their product, suggesting that Dr. Acorn drinks this water.
Which statement best summarizes how the U.S. government would address this scenario to protect intellectual property rights?
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A trade secret would be protected by the 1979 Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA).
A trade secret would be protected by the 1979 Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA).
A right of publicity would give the company the right to trademark Dr. Acorn in order to prevent unauthorized product endorsements.
A right of publicity would give the company the right to trademark Dr. Acorn in order to prevent unauthorized product endorsements.
A patent would be issued once the company submits an application and it is reviewed and approved by the USPTO.
A patent would be issued once the company submits an application and it is reviewed and approved by the USPTO.
The 1976 Copyright Act provides authors with the legal rights to copy, distribute, and display their work publicly.
The 1976 Copyright Act provides authors with the legal rights to copy, distribute, and display their work publicly.
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The statement that best summarizes how the U.S. government would address this scenario to protect intellectual property rights is:
A right of publicity would give the company the right to trademark Dr. Acorn in order to prevent unauthorized product endorsements.
This is because the situation involves the potential unauthorized use of Dr. Acorn's likeness or persona in connection with a product, which can be protected under the right of publicity.
