Question
In trademark terms, what is acquiring secondary meaning?
A. when a mark that resembles a mark already registered with the federal PTO is used for a new product or service
B. when descriptive words are used that have no direct relevance to a product or service
C. when ordinary words establish new meaning due to their attachment to a product or service
D. when a distinctive mark or design is created for a new product or service
I'm thinking C or D.. Really need help on this one..
A. when a mark that resembles a mark already registered with the federal PTO is used for a new product or service
B. when descriptive words are used that have no direct relevance to a product or service
C. when ordinary words establish new meaning due to their attachment to a product or service
D. when a distinctive mark or design is created for a new product or service
I'm thinking C or D.. Really need help on this one..
Answers
Ms. Sue
This information should clarify this term.
http://law.freeadvice.com/intellectual_property/trademark_law/secondary_meanings.htm
http://law.freeadvice.com/intellectual_property/trademark_law/secondary_meanings.htm
angela
ok thanks
angela
miss Sue is it D? I read the article
angela
I think it is D
Ms. Sue
Why do you think it's D?
angela
I read it like a million times and came up with B now
Susan
It's c
Ms. Sue
The answer is C.