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:

Funding

Financial support provided for a particular purpose, such as research, projects, or businesses.

Random Selection

A method of choosing individuals or items from a population in a way that each has an equal chance of being selected.

Representative

A representative is someone chosen or elected to speak, act, or make decisions on behalf of a group or constituency.

Population

The total number of people inhabiting a particular area, region, or country.