A _________, according to the Lanham Trademark Act of 1947, is "any word, name, symbol, or device or combination thereof adopted and used by a manufacturer or merchant to identify his (or her) goods and distinguish them from goods manufactured or sold by others."
A) design patent
B) trade secret
C) trade dress
D) trademark

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The definition provided in the question matches the definition of a trademark, as defined by the Lanham Trademark Act of 1947. A design patent is a type of patent that protects the unique design of an invention. A trade secret is confidential information that provides a competitive advantage to a business. Trade dress refers to the overall appearance and image of a product or service, which can also be protected through trademark law.

A _________, According to the Lanham Trademark Act of 1947