Question: Go to this texts Web site at academic. cengage.com/blaw/clarkson and select Chapter 8.Click on Video Questions and view the video titled The Jerk. Then answer

Go to this text’s Web site at academic. cengage.com/blaw/clarkson and select “Chapter 8.”Click on “Video Questions” and view the video titled The Jerk. Then answer the following questions.
(a) In the video, Navin (Steve Martin) creates a special handle for Mr. Fox’s (Bill Macy’s) glasses. Can Navin obtain a patent or a copyright protecting his invention? Explain your answer.
(b) Suppose that after Navin legally protects his idea, Fox steals it and decides to develop it for himself, without Navin’s permission. Has Fox committed infringement? If so, what kind—trademark, patent, or copyright?
(c) Suppose that after Navin legally protects his idea, he realizes he doesn’t have the funds to mass-produce the glasses’ special handle. Navin therefore agrees to allow Fox to manufacture the product. Has Navin granted Fox a license? Explain.
(d) Assume that Navin is able to manufacture his invention. What might Navin do to ensure that his product is identifiable and can be distinguished from other products on the market?

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