Trademarks and Service Marks Overview
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What is the primary function of a trademark or service mark?

  • Distinguishing one product or service from another (correct)
  • Approving products for sale
  • Ensuring product quality
  • Indicating the country of origin

    • Can a single mark be used both as a trademark and a service mark?

  • Yes, a mark can function as both a trademark and a service mark. (correct)
  • No, trademarks and service marks must always be separate.
  • Only if registered in multiple countries.
  • Only if the products and services are similar.

    • Where is a trademark or service mark valid?

  • In all countries around the world.
  • In any country with a similar product.
  • Only in the country of registration. (correct)
  • In countries with trademark disputes.

    • Apart from indicating the product's source, what else does a trademark symbolize?

    <p>The quality of the product or service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a trademark's reputation after other intellectual property rights have expired?

    <p>It remains as a symbol of quality and reputation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is often used to refer to both trademarks and service marks?

    <p>Brand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial term of a trademark registration in the US and most countries?

    <p>10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an alternative to obtaining separate registrations in many countries?

    <p>International trademark registration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can the rights granted by an international registration be lost?

    <p>If the home application or registration has any issues within 5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to register trademarks in certain countries like China, even if the products are solely manufactured for export?

    <p>To prevent other parties from claiming ownership of the trademarks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a distributor registers the manufacturer's marks and is later terminated?

    <p>The distributor retains ownership of the marks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario must a trademark be placed on a specific product or used in providing a service?

    <p>For creation and maintenance of trademark rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

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