Was there a statutory bar to obtaining the U.S. patent based on prior public disclosure?

The Phoenix Foundation manufactures and sells pocket knives, which account for only 10% of the market share for pocket knives. The Foundation also sells cigarette lighters, but they hold only a 5% share of that market. In an effort to boost sales and increase competitiveness, the Phoenix Foundation decides to bundle the pocket knife with a cigarette lighter, requiring customers to purchase both items together. Angus MacGyver, a customer who is interested only in purchasing the pocket knife and not the cigarette lighter, believes this practice violates antitrust laws. Is the Phoenix Foundation likely in violation of U.S. antitrust laws?

Kincaid sees that Laura has written a short story. Laura tells him she plans on submitting it for publication. Kincaid notices that she did not put a copyright symbol (©) on her story. “You better put the copyright symbol with your name and date. Otherwise, you won’t be able to get copyright protection.” Is Kincaid right?

What kind of product liability is this?

Can Clark Griswold get his money back (i.e., a refund)?

Logan’s Run, Inc., headquartered in New York, conducts a reduction in force to adapt to new technology. John Miller, a 55-year-old software developer with 20 years at the company, is laid off. LRI claims John’s skills are outdated, but several younger employees with less experience and lower evaluation scores are retained. If John files a complaint alleging age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), his claim is most likely:

Flashpoint, Inc. runs a holiday advertising campaign:“The FlashPan is not a flash in the pan – it’s the perfect gift!”If Flashpoint were to run this same ad frequently, would this be considered “best practices” for appropriately using the trademark, FlashPan?

Iceman and Firestar have been competing with each other for many years. They both sell icemakers and microwaves throughout the United States. One day, the CEOs of Iceman (Bobby Drake) and Firestar (Angelica Jones) ran into each other at a seminar. Drake said to Angelica, “It’s too bad that we keep competing against each other. If only we didn’t have to compete on some of our products, it would be better for both of us.” Angelica responded, “Yes, it’s bad for business. Neither of us needs to sell both products.” Afterwards, they entered into a contract in which Iceman eliminated its microwave line of products, and Firestar eliminated its icemaker line of products. The companies have most likely committed antitrust violations.

A patient is evaluated for a pressure ulcer of the right heel. The provider cannot stage the ulcer due to thick eschar covering the wound Code(s): Cite the guideline that applies to this case in relation to the ulcer. Guideline:

The nurse is caring for a patient with a pressure ulcer on the left hip. The ulcer is black with serous drainage. The nurse recognizes that the next step for a patient with unstable eschar is: