18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a certification mark?
To verify the characteristics of a product or service
What type of mark is used by a group of people to indicate membership in an organization or association?
Collective mark
What is the characteristic of a trademark that increases its value?
The recognizability of the mark
What is the main function of a service mark?
To identify a service provider
What is the purpose of a trademark according to trademark owners?
To convey a message to the customers
What is the similarity between a certification mark and a collective mark?
Both are used by a group of people
What is the primary characteristic of a general mark?
It is a new mark unrelated to the product or service.
What is the main reason for not registering a trademark?
The mark may cause confusion with similar marks used by others.
What type of mark is 'Easy-Tax' an example of?
Descriptive mark
What is the main characteristic of arbitrary marks?
They have no meaning at the beginning but gain association over time
What is the purpose of suggestive marks?
To indirectly suggest the features of the product or service
What is the purpose of a trademark application?
To present all relevant information about the mark.
What is an example of an arbitrary mark?
McDonald's Golden Arch
What is unique about the trademark 'GolfRight'?
It is a combination of two words from the public domain.
What is a key requirement for a mark to be registered as a trademark in the USA?
The mark must not cause confusion with similar marks used by others.
What is the advantage of using arbitrary marks?
They gain association over time and become established trademarks
What is the main difference between arbitrary marks and suggestive marks?
Arbitrary marks have no meaning, while suggestive marks have a direct meaning
What is an example of a suggestive mark?
GolfRight
Learn about certification marks used to authenticate products or services, and collective marks that indicate membership in an organization or association. Examples include diplomas and professional titles like CPA, PhD, and MD.
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