#1
What is a trademark?
A sign used to distinguish goods or services of one business from those of another
ExplanationDistinctive sign for business identification.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a trademark?
Genericness
ExplanationLack of distinctiveness.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a type of trademark?
Trade secret
ExplanationConfidential business information.
#4
What is the purpose of the 'TM' symbol?
To indicate a trademark that is in use but not registered
ExplanationInformal indication of trademark usage.
#5
In the United States, what government agency oversees trademark registration?
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
ExplanationGovernment body for trademark management.
#6
What is the term of a trademark registration in the United States?
10 years
ExplanationStandard duration of protection.
#7
Which international agreement governs trademarks?
Paris Convention
ExplanationInternational trademark treaty.
#8
What is the Madrid System?
An international treaty that allows for the registration of trademarks in multiple countries through a single application
ExplanationSimplified global trademark registration.
#9
What is a certification mark?
A mark used by a business to certify the quality of its products
ExplanationMark indicating product quality assurance.
#10
What is trade dress?
The overall look and feel of a product
ExplanationProduct aesthetic and appearance.
#11
What is the 'likelihood of confusion' test in trademark law?
A test to determine if a trademark is too similar to another trademark
ExplanationAssessment of similarity to prevent confusion.
#12
What is the difference between a trademark and a trade name?
A trademark is used to identify goods, while a trade name is used to identify a business
ExplanationGoods versus business identification.
#13
What is the doctrine of trademark exhaustion?
Once a trademark owner sells a product, they can no longer control how it is used or resold
ExplanationLimitation on post-sale control.
#14
What is the 'nominative fair use' defense in trademark law?
The use of a trademark to identify the trademark owner
ExplanationLegitimate use for identification purposes.
#15
What is the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA)?
A model law that provides a framework for states to adopt trade secret laws
ExplanationStandardized legislation for trade secret protection.