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ec501234 · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Explain what a trademark is and list the four different types of marks that can be protected under trademark law. Explain how each mark is used.

Question 2

In determining the description of an article under the tariff schedules, the courts rely on:
A) common meaning.
B) WTO definitions.
C) scientific authorities and expert witnesses.
D) A and C.

stallen · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A trademark is any combination of words and symbols that a business uses to identify its products and services and distinguish them from others. Trademarks are important to both businesses and consumers. Often, the terms trademark or mark are used to refer to both trademarks and service marks. Technically, though, a trademark is affixed to goods in interstate commerce A service mark identifies services, not products. For example, Burger King is a service mark. Certification marks are words or symbols used by a person or organization to verify that certain products or services produced by others meet certain standards. An example of a certification mark would be the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. A collective mark is used to identify a group, such as the Rotary or Boy Scouts.

Answer to Question 2

D