1. Two computer science majors, Trent and Zavier, have an idea for a new video game,...

...which they propose to cal? a.Would the name “Hallowed” receive protection as a trademark or as trade dress?



b.If Trent and Xavier had obtained a business process patent on Hallowed, would the release of Halo 2 infringe on their patent? Why or why not?




c.Based upon only the facts described above, could Trent and Xavier sue the makers of Halo 2 for copyright infringement? Why or why not?



d.Suppose that Trent and Xavier discover that Brad took the idea of Hallowed and sold it to the company that produced Halo 2. Which type of intellectual property issue does this raise?

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