Sparklae, a Beverage Company, Uses a Distinctly-Shaped Bottle to Sell

question 38

Multiple Choice

Sparklae, a beverage company, uses a distinctly-shaped bottle to sell its beverages. Customers identify its beverages by the shape of its bottle. One of its competitors designs a similarly-shaped bottle for its product. Which of the following intellectual properties has been infringed by Sparklae's competitor?

• A)trademark
• B)trade dress
• C)patent
• D)trade secret

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Minimum Wage

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