Trademark Quiz

What is a trademark as defined in the Trademarks Act 2019?

• A type of business license

• A sign that can be graphically represented

• A form of advertising

• A government regulation

Which of the following is an example of a non-registrable trademark?

• A descriptive name

• An invented word

• A signature

• A unique logo

What is the duration of trademark registration according to Section 39(1)?

• Fifteen years

• Twenty years

• Five years

• Ten years

Which of the following is NOT a ground for refusal of trademark registration?

• Prejudicial to national security

• Commonly used phrases

• Scandalous or offensive matter

• Deceptive or confusing marks

What does the term 'cybersquatting' refer to?

• Creating a trademark for a new product

• Using a trademark without permission

• Selling counterfeit goods

• Registering a domain name similar to a trademark

Which of the following marks is inherently distinctive?

• Geographical names

• Descriptive names

• Common surnames

• Invented words

What is the primary purpose of a trademark?

• To identify the source of goods or services

• To provide legal protection for businesses

• To enhance marketing strategies

• To regulate pricing

In the case of Coca Cola Trade Marks [1986], what was the ruling regarding the Coca Cola bottle?

• It was deemed too common

• It could be registered as a trademark

• It could not be registered as a trademark

• It was considered offensive

What is a collective mark?

• A mark for individual businesses

• A mark for a group of businesses

• A mark for government entities

• A mark for non-profit organizations

Which of the following is an example of a certification mark?

• A logo indicating quality assurance

• A brand name for a product

• A unique design for a service

• A common phrase used in advertising