Commercial Law, 2011 Bar — Question 53

MULTIPLE CHOICE

“Eagleson Refillers, Co.," a firm that sells water to the public, opposes the trade name application of “Eagleson Laundry, Co.," on the ground that such trade name tends to deceive trade circles or confuse the public with respect to the water firm's registered trade name. Will the opposition prosper? A) Yes, since such use is likely to deceive or confuse the public. B) Yes, since both companies use water in conducting their business. C) No, since the companies are not engaged in the same line of business. D) No, since the root word “Eagle” is a generic name not subject to registration.

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