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In each case that follows, you be the judge.20. TitlePollard found a valuable first edition book that someone dropped on the street. She took the bookhome and placed it with others in her personal collection of first editions. The owner’s namecould not be found in the lost book, and Pollard made no effort to locate the owner. Did she havetitle to the book? Why or why not?Doe v. Oceola, 270 N.W.2d 254 (MI).21. NegligenceJoe Scott left his automobile to be repaired at Purser Truck Sales. The business took theautomobile to Lonz Radford to make the repairs, but the car was demolished while in themechanic’s possession. In a suit brought by Scott against Purser Truck Sales, the trial courtheld in favor of Purser because Scott presented no evidence indicating that Purser wasnegligent. Was the trial court correct? Why or why not?Scott v. Purser Truck Sales, Inc., 402 S.E.2d 354 (GA).Technology and Intellectual PropertyImagine that you and your technologically savvyfriends have designed a unique computer, and thatyou have written software for the new machines.Things turned out so well that you are thinking ofstarting your own company. You have even createda logo for your company and a Web site with acatchy domain name.ConnectUsing a variety of search engines, research andidentify federal and state copyright and trademarklaws. Then complete the following activities.22. What federal or state laws might protect yourright to the unique design of your computer?23. What federal or state laws might protect yourright to the software you have written for thecomputers?24. What federal or state laws might protect yourcompany’s logo and the domain name of theWeb site you’ve created?25. Predict What would you do if you founda watch in the cafeteria at school?26. Connect Look around your classroom.Can you find at least five trademarks?27. Question Do you think credit-cardblocking is the best way to ensure thathotel keepers will get the money that isdue to them? Is it fair to the consumer?Explain your answer.28. Respond Have you ever been bumpedfrom an airline flight? If so, explain thesituation. What type of compensation, ifany, did you receive?Chapter 17: Personal Property and Bailments 383