Which of the following statements is true regarding a trade name?
A) It identifies a character created for a commercial.
B) It can be registered under the Lanham Act.
C) It identifies a producer.
D) It refers to the total image of a product, including the size, shape, color, and texture.

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A trade name is the name of a firm or business and differs from a trademark in that it identifies the producer rather than the products or services produced. Because trade names are not trademarks, they cannot be registered under the Lanham Act.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding a Trade