BULA3201-Week 6

What is a trademark?

• A word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these that identifies goods or services.

• A type of legal document.

• A method of advertising.

• A type of business license.

What is the difference between a trademark and a service mark?

• A trademark is for goods, while a service mark is for services.

• They are the same.

• A trademark is more valuable than a service mark.

• A service mark is only for online services.

What are the benefits of owning a registered trademark?

• Broader rights and protections.

• No benefits.

• Higher fees.

• Limited rights.

What symbols can be used with trademarks?

• TM, SM, and ®.

• Only TM.

• Only SM.

• None.

What can be trademarked?

• Product names, logos, sounds, business names, slogans, color combinations, and smells.

• Only logos.

• Only product names.

• Nothing can be trademarked.

What can't be trademarked?

• Generic descriptive words and commonly used phrases.

• Unique logos.

• Slogans.

• Product names.

What is the process to trademark your business name?

• Decide if you need a trademark, search for existing trademarks, prepare an application, file the application.

• Only file the application.

• Search for existing trademarks only.

• No process is needed.

How can I protect my trademark?

• By registering it with the national/regional trademark office.

• By not using it.

• By using it without registration.

• By only using it locally.

What treaties are administered by WIPO related to trademarks?

• Paris Convention, Madrid Agreement, Madrid Protocol, Nice Agreement, Vienna Agreement, Singapore Treaty, Trademark Law Treaty, Nairobi Treaty.

• Only the Paris Convention.

• Only the Madrid Agreement.

• No treaties are administered.