23 It constitutes literal infringement if the accused product includes all elements that are recited in the claim of the patent. “literal” means:
(A) plain
(B) figurative
(C) true
(D) tedious

19 In the patent practice for chemical inventions, the structural similarity of chemical compounds between the invention and the prior art is usually considered ___________ for the determination of non-obviousness? Choose one phrase that best completes the above sentence. (A) equitable estoppel (B) prima facie evidence (C) an unexpected advantageous property (D) hindsight evident

20 Whoever actively induces someone to infringe upon the patent shall be liable as the joint infringer according to Taiwanese patent law. “induces” means: (A) compels (B) begs (C) orders (D) influences

21 The patent applicant in Taiwan is entitled to claiming the priority to have the retroactive benefit of the earlier foreign filing date, provided that the patent application of the same invention is filed in Taiwan within twelve months from the foreign filing date, according to Article 27 of Taiwan Patent Act. “retroactive” means: (A) recollected (B) reiterative (C) retrospective (D) relative

22 The reasonable causation should be applied in the calculation of patent damages when the patentee seeks the remedy for infringement under the proviso, Item 1 of Subsection 1 of Article 85. “causation” means: (A) interconnection (B) caution (C) scope (D) result

24 The jurisdiction of the Taiwan’s Intellectual Property Court does not include: (A) first instance of a civil action under related IP laws. (B) first instance of a criminal action under related IP laws. (C) appeal of a first instance court decision regarding IP civil action. (D) appeal of a first instance court decision regarding IP criminal action.

25 John is the patentee of patent A, and granted his all exclusive rights to Ted by an exclusive licensing agreement. Which of the following statements is true? (A) After the aforesaid agreement is concluded, John may grant the same rights to Jenny as Ted’ through the non-exclusive licensing. (B) When Leo infringed upon patent A, Ted may take the legal action against Leo in his name without the consent of John. (C) Because John is the patentee of patent A, he is still entitled to execute the exclusive rights of patent A, even after the aforesaid the exclusive licensing agreement is concluded. (D) In accordance with Taiwanese patent law, Ted has no position to argue about the invalidity of patent A during the term of the exclusive licensing agreement.

41 A failure to observe__________ restrictions and maintain situational awareness is among six factors that contributed to the fatal crash of a helicopter. (A)altitude (B)attitude (C)latitude (D)longitude

42 The fire department chief said, “We have all the praise for the tremendous sacrifices offered by all those brave fire fighters who could never be__________ by the blazing fire and disasters from time to time.” (A)deposited (B)deterred (C)derived (D)designated

43 Sailing or fishing in__________ areas is a marine crime and punishable by law. (A)certified (B)unconvicted (C)manifested (D)unauthorized

44 It is important to use a marine VHF radio because it provides continuous __________with search and rescue teams. (A)contact (B)query (C)release (D)spares