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?

The quality of the product or service Signup and view all the answers

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

It remains as a symbol of quality and reputation. Signup and view all the answers

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

Brand Signup and view all the answers

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

10 years Signup and view all the answers

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

International trademark registration Signup and view all the answers

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

If the home application or registration has any issues within 5 years 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?

To prevent other parties from claiming ownership of the trademarks Signup and view all the answers

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

The distributor retains ownership of the marks Signup and view all the answers

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

For creation and maintenance of trademark rights Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of a trademark or service mark?

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

Where is a trademark or service mark valid?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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