Question

In the united states, there are four major forms of intellectual property protection. Which of the four has as its goals to combat unethical marketing practices, protect goodwill, and enhance distributional efficiency?

a. Patents

b. Trade secrets

c. Copyrights

d. Trademarks 1. only a 2. only b 3. only c 4. only d

Answer 1

In the United States, the trademarks form of intellectual property protection has as its goals to combat unethical marketing practices, protect goodwill and enhance distributional efficiency.

Trademarks are primarily used to protect the brands associated with products and they are used in commerce. They help customers in identifying a product from its peers.

Common examples of trademarks are logos, watermarks and slogans.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option for the question is 4. only d.

Explanation:

• Trademarks are given on particular or all products which aid in the preservation and protection of the brads of the products associated.

• Customers are able to recognize the correct brands by considering the given trademarks which can be logos, pictures, images, watermarks, etc. So trademarks really help in combating unethical marketing practices.