If Sunbeam Were to Develop a New Coffee Machine and Brand

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Multiple Choice

If Sunbeam were to develop a new coffee machine and brand it "The Coffee Maker," why would the company NOT be able to register the term as its trademark?

• A) because Sunbeam already manufactures a coffee maker under a different product name
• B) because there is already a competitive product with the same name registered overseas
• C) because to be registered it must contain the company's name
• D) because registered trademarks cannot contain words that are in general use

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