Which of the following is the best definition of a 'collective' trade mark?
A)A trade mark registered in respect of a type of goods and services not sold by the registered proprietor in order to defend a well-established trademark.
B)A trade mark used to indicate a special quality rather than a connection between a person and particular goods or services.
C)A sign used to distinguish the goods or services of members of an association from those of non-members.
D)A sign indicating the overall appearance,resulting from the visual features of an object of manufacture.

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A collective trade mark is a sign used to distinguish the goods or services of members of an association from those of non-members. It indicates a collective origin, rather than an individual one. For example, the mark "Made in Italy" is a collective trade mark used to indicate the origin of certain goods from Italy, and it can only be used by members of an association that represents Italian manufacturers or producers.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a 'Collective