🔗 1. Vocabulary Match
Click two cards—a **Term** (Blue border) and its **Definition** (Gray border)—to form a pair. They are shuffled together for easier matching on small screens.
❓ 2. Reading & Comprehension
Read the short case study below, then answer the questions that follow.
Case Study: *TechSolutions Inc. v. InnovateNow*
TechSolutions Inc. has filed a lawsuit against a startup, InnovateNow, for **patent infringement**. TechSolutions holds a **patent** on a specific type of microchip used in renewable energy devices. They allege that InnovateNow's new product, the "Eco-Core," uses this exact patented technology without permission. The core issue is whether InnovateNow's microchip is sufficiently different to be considered an original invention or if it is a direct copy.
InnovateNow's defense is that their technology is a new, innovative design that merely improves upon existing concepts. They claim they have not committed **infringement** and are therefore not liable. The judge will have to determine if InnovateNow's product falls within the scope of TechSolutions' **patent** claims. The outcome of this case could set an important **precedent** for the entire renewable energy industry. If InnovateNow loses, they may be forced to pay significant damages in the form of **royalties** or be issued an injunction to stop production of the Eco-Core.
1. What legal action is TechSolutions Inc. taking against InnovateNow?
2. What is InnovateNow's primary defense?
3. What is a potential outcome if InnovateNow loses the case?
📝 3. Gap-Fill Exercise
Click a **Word** in the bank to select it (it turns blue), then click the blank space () where you want to place it. Click a filled space to clear it and return the word to the bank.
Word Bank:
1. The exclusive right to a new invention is protected by a .
2. The unauthorized use of a company's logo is a clear example of .
3. A musician earns a every time their song is played on the radio.
4. The company's slogan is a protected .
5. The artist has the exclusive to their original painting.
6. Through a agreement, a software company can sell another company's product.
🎯 4. Discussion & Practice
Discuss the following questions with a colleague or mentor to practice your speaking skills.
- Explain the difference between a **patent**, a **copyright**, and a **trademark** in your own words.
- In your country, what is the most common type of intellectual property dispute?
- What are the benefits and drawbacks of **open-source software** and **creative commons licensing**?
- Imagine you are a legal counsel for a small startup. How would you advise them to protect their new product?