Asked by Melanie Hershock on Jul 15, 2024
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Which of the following is false with regard to trademark?
A) Registration of a trademark gives the owner of the trademark the exclusive right to use it throughout Canada.
B) Registration of a trademark grants the owner protection for 15 years with the right to renew.
C) If a person registers a trademark but later fails to use it, protection of the mark will not be lost. It is still his and protected for the remainder of the period of protection granted.
D) The distinctive design of a product container may be the subject of trademark protection.
E) Registration under the Trademark Act establishes a presumption that the person registered is the owner of the trademark.
Trademark
Any terms, letters, numbers, symbols, designs, colours, sounds, or combination of these, that identifies business services or products and distinguishes them from those of a competitor.
Registration
The act of officially recording details about something or someone in an official list or register.
Protection Period
A designated timeframe during which legal rights, such as copyright or patents, are exclusively held and protected.
- Recognize the role and significance of trademarks, trademark infringement, and the remedies available to trademark owners.
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michael brianJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
C is false because if a trademark is not used, it can be challenged and potentially removed from the register for non-use. Trademark protection typically requires that the mark be actively used in commerce to maintain its protected status.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role and significance of trademarks, trademark infringement, and the remedies available to trademark owners.