If Sunbeam Were to Develop a New Coffee Machine and Brand

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Multiple Choice

If Sunbeam were to develop a new coffee machine and brand it "The Coffee Maker," why would the company NOT be able to register the term as its trademark?

• A) Sunbeam already manufactures a coffee maker under a different product name.
• B) There is already a competitive product with the same name registered overseas.
• C) To be registered it must contain the company's name.
• D) Registered trademarks cannot contain words that are in general use.

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