Question 4 (a) To succeed in a negligence action, a plaintiff must establish (amongst other things) that there is a standard of care owed by the defendant. The ‘standard of care’ always depends on ‘what a reasonable person would do by way of response to the risk.’ How would this apply in an employer-employee relationship? Provide an example of a ‘standard of care’ in these circumstances and how this reasonable person test can be utilized by the courts in your explanation. (b) Explain what is a trade mark? In your view, can the protection afforded by trade marks be open to misuse? Critically analyze. Provide an example in your discussion.

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(a) To succeed in a negligence action, a plaintiff must establish (amongst other things) that there is a standard of care owed by the defendant. The ‘standard of care’ always depends on ‘what a reasonable person would do by way of response to the risk.’ How would this apply in an employer-employee relationship? Provide an example of a ‘standard of care’ in these circumstances and how this reasonable person test can be utilized by the courts in your explanation.

(b) Explain what is a trade mark? In your view, can the protection afforded by trade marks be open to misuse? Critically analyze. Provide an example in your discussion.

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