When a Product Name Becomes Generic

question 13

Multiple Choice

When a product name becomes generic:

• A) the firm must use black-and-white packaging
• B) competitors are prohibited by law from using the trademark
• C) the price will have to drop to appeal to lower-income consumers
• D) the product name is no longer recognized as the exclusive property of one firm
• E) a firm can reapply for exclusive trademark protection at the U.S.Patent Office

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Definitions:

Ecological Niche

The specific role or function of an organism or species in an ecosystem, including its use of resources and relationships with other organisms.

Biological Community

A group of interacting species living together in the same habitat, forming a complex network of relationships.

Abiotic Environment

The inanimate chemical and physical components of the environment that influence living beings and ecosystem operations.

Habitat

The natural environment in which a species or population lives and grows, providing the necessary conditions for survival.