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Explain What a Trademark Is,and List the Four Different Types

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Explain what a trademark is,and list the four different types of "marks" that can be protected under trademark law.Explain how each mark is used.


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Poison Pill

A defensive strategy used by companies to prevent or discourage hostile takeovers by making the company less attractive to the acquirer.

Golden Parachute

Substantial benefits given to top executives if the company is taken over by another firm, serving as a deterrent for unwanted takeovers.

Unfriendly Takeover

An attempt by one company to acquire control of another company without the consent or cooperation of its management or board of directors.

Going-private Transaction

A process by which a publicly traded company is transformed into a privately-held entity, usually through a buyout or acquisition.

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