Curt Has No Connection with Harvard University,but He Has a New

question 55

Multiple Choice

Curt has no connection with Harvard University,but he has a new line of computer software that he would like to market to university students and faculty under the name of "Harvard Software." In this case:

• A) Curt may,most likely,register the name "Harvard Software" under the Lanham Act.
• B) Curt may,most likely,be able to copyright the name "Harvard Software" under the Copyright Act.
• C) it is unlikely that Curt will be able to register the name "Harvard Software," because it falsely suggests a connection to an institution.
• D) it is unlikely that Curt will be able to register the name "Harvard Software," because it has not yet been market tested to see if the name confuses consumers.

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Definitions:

Leveraged Buyout

The process of purchasing another firm primarily through the use of a substantial amount of debt financing, such as bonds or loans, to cover the acquisition expenses.

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Secured by an asset or property, serving as protection for lenders in case the borrower fails to fulfill the repayment obligations.

Firm's Assets

Resources owned by a company that have economic value and can provide future benefits.

Holding Company

A corporation that owns enough voting stock in another company to control its policy and management.