In a Common-Law Country, Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights Is

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a common-law country, ownership of intellectual property rights is established by "prior use versus registration." What does the phrase "prior use versus registration" mean?

• A) One must register a trademark to gain rightful ownership of it.
• B) One must pay for the right to own a trademark.
• C) Whoever can establish first use of a trademark is typically considered the rightful owner.
• D) Ownership of a trademark can only be established in a court of law.
• E) Ownership of a trademark is global and is established by the United Nations.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals released by neurons to transmit signals across a synapse to another neuron, muscle cell, or gland.

Calcium Channel

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Myelin Sheath

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Receptor

A protein on the surface of a cell or inside it that binds to specific molecules, triggering a specific effect in the cell, such as a response to hormones or neurotransmitters.