1) Write down comparisons between the protections to intellectual property offered by the trade secrets relative to that offered by the patents. What significant defence is available to defendants in trade secret cases that is not available to the patent infringement defendants?

2) In deciding whether someone who has made unauthorized copies of copyrighted works qualifies for the fair use defence, courts look at the number of factors. Explain those factors, which is the most significant, and why is it the considered as important?

3) Specify what does the Anti-cyber squatting Consumer Protection Act do? Explain how does this act cut down on the nuisance suits?