When the Public Is Confused as to Whether a Term

question 99

Multiple Choice

When the public is confused as to whether a term refers to a particular product/service or refers to a general class of products/services, the trademark is said to have become _____.

• A) infringed
• B) copied
• C) generic
• D) distinctive
• E) substituted

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Definitions:

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a generalized disdain for other cultures.

Cultural Relativism

The principle of understanding and judging a culture by its own standards and values rather than comparing it to those of another culture.

Ethnic Diversity

The presence of a wide range of distinct ethnic groups within a society, contributing to cultural, linguistic, and social variety.

Religious Diversity

The existence of numerous religions and faith expressions within a given society, reflecting a spectrum of beliefs and practices.