When Is a Mark Said to Have Acquired a Secondary

question 24

Multiple Choice

When is a mark said to have acquired a secondary meaning?

• A)when a mark that resembles a mark already registered with the U.S.Patent and Trademark Office is used for a new product or service
• B)when ordinary words establish a new meaning due to its attachment to a product or service
• C)when a distinctive mark or design is created for a new product or service
• D)when descriptive words are used that have no direct relevance to a product or service

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Definitions:

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