Marks become generic when:
A) the holders of marks give up protecting them
B) the Supreme Court issue an order
C) 5 years have passed since the mark was registered
D) the holders of the mark make over $1 million in profit
E) none of the other choices are correct

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Marks become generic when the holders of the marks give up protecting them, allowing the mark to become a common term for the product or service it represents, rather than a specific brand identifier.

Marks Become Generic When