When the public is confused as to whether a term refers to a particular product/service or refers to a general class of products/services, the trademark is said to have become _____.
A) infringed
B) copied
C) generic
D) distinctive
E) substituted

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A trademark is most likely to become generic (1) when an owner does not defend against unauthorized use and (2) when the public becomes confused as to whether a term refers to a particular product/service or refers to a general class of products/services.

When the Public Is Confused as to Whether a Term