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What is required for registration with the relevant trademark office?
What is required for registration with the relevant trademark office?
- Proof of financial stability of the business
- Proof of use of the mark in connection with specified goods or services (correct)
- Proof of having multiple trademarks registered
- Proof of the CEO's qualifications
How can businesses maintain protection for their brands over time?
How can businesses maintain protection for their brands over time?
- By renewing their trademarks periodically and meeting renewal requirements (correct)
- By changing their trademarks frequently
- By filing lawsuits against competitors
- By avoiding trademark registration
What does trademark infringement involve?
What does trademark infringement involve?
- Using a trademark that is confusingly similar to another registered or unregistered trademark (correct)
- Use of any unique symbol on a product
- Use of a trademark that is identical to another registered trademark
- Authorized use of a registered trademark
What does counterfeiting involve in terms of trademarks?
What does counterfeiting involve in terms of trademarks?
What is one of the protections provided by the Trademark Act 1999 against unauthorized use of registered trademarks?
What is one of the protections provided by the Trademark Act 1999 against unauthorized use of registered trademarks?
Which entity is established by the Act to handle appeals related to trademark matters?
Which entity is established by the Act to handle appeals related to trademark matters?
What does trademark infringement involve according to the information provided?
What does trademark infringement involve according to the information provided?
How long is the initial registration period for trademarks according to the text?
How long is the initial registration period for trademarks according to the text?
What can be considered a trademark according to the text?
What can be considered a trademark according to the text?
Which company's slogan is given as an example in the text?
Which company's slogan is given as an example in the text?
Which type of trademark has been registered for Sumitomo tyres?
Which type of trademark has been registered for Sumitomo tyres?
Who can apply for a trademark registration as per the text?
Who can apply for a trademark registration as per the text?
