Asked by Allyson Welch on Jun 07, 2024
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A trademark is considered to be abandoned when:
A) the owner fails to use it.
B) it acquires a generic meaning.
C) it has been obtained by fraud.
D) it is suggestive or arbitrary.
Trade Secret
A secret formula, pattern, process, program, device, method, technique, or compilation of information that is used in its owner’s business and affords that owner a competitive advantage. Trade secrets are protected by state law.
Generic Meaning
The customary or general meaning attributed to a word or phrase, not protected as a trademark because it refers to the category or class of products or services.
- Analyze the distinctions in trademark kinds and their respective registration and preservation techniques.
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Zybrea KnightJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A mark is considered to be abandoned in case of the owner's failure to use it,through an express statement to abandon it,or through the mark's losing its significance.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the distinctions in trademark kinds and their respective registration and preservation techniques.