Paul and Robert Designed a New Disk Holder That They

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Paul and Robert designed a new disk holder that they wanted to introduce to a large market.They decided that the quickest way to have their product recognized would be a symbol that would alert the buyer that it can be used with any computer.After playing with some symbols,they decided to use a slight variation of Apple Computer Ltd.'s symbol of an apple because it was pleasing to the eye and well known.Which of the following is true?

• A)If Apple Computer Ltd.sues Paul and Robert for infringement of trademark,it could ask the court for an injunction as well as for damages.
• B)It is one of the jobs of the trademark office to alert owners of trademarks when their symbols are being used by others.
• C)There could be no infringement of Apple Computer Ltd.'s registered trademark unless Apple Computer Ltd.suffered a loss because of this unauthorized use of its symbol.
• D)There could be no infringement of Apple Computer Ltd.'s registered trademark unless the apple symbol used by Paul and Robert was exactly like Apple's symbol.
• E)Even if Paul and Robert knowingly forged the trademark,they would only be liable in a civil action and could never be charged with a criminal offence.

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