Aunt Juliet Wants to Know Whether or Not to Register

question 103

Multiple Choice

Aunt Juliet wants to know whether or not to register her trademark.Which of the following is true with regard to registration of trademarks?

• A) Registration of the trademark would give her exclusive use of that mark nationwide even though she was not marketing her wares nationwide.
• B) If she does not register her trademark under the Trademark Act, she will have no legal protection of her mark.
• C) Trademarks can only consist of socially acceptable symbols or logos. Words and expressions must seek copyright protection.
• D) Registration gives her the right to use her mark for her life plus fifty years.
• E) A registered trademark is required for a passing-off action.

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Definitions:

Passive-aggressive

A behavior characterized by indirect expression of hostility or resentment, often through procrastination, sullenness, or intentional inefficiency.

Directive-assertive

A communication style characterized by direct expressions of needs and wants, often with the expectation of compliance from others.

Passive

A state of acceptance or non-resistance to external events or situations, often implying a lack of active response.

Aggressive

Characterized by or resulting from a forceful and sometimes overly assertive pursuit of one's goals.