Completion requirements
For this activity:
You will need to write down your answers in your Mahara e-portfolio.
For each the following case studies, put yourself in the position of an intellectual property expert. For each case study, write an explanation advising them what they should do. You should justify your answers.
Case Study 1
Tyler Simms just invented a new product that he is convinced is unique and will make him wealthy. The product is a toothbrush with a tube of toothpaste attached to the handle.
Tyler is anxious to file a patent application on the product, but when he tells you about the idea you are sceptical about it and advise Tyler to do a patent application search first to see if someone else has already patented this idea.
What do you find when you help Tyler with the preliminary search?