In a common-law country, ownership of intellectual property rights is established by "prior use versus registration." What does the phrase "prior use versus registration" mean?
A) One must register a trademark to gain rightful ownership of it.
B) One must pay for the right to own a trademark.
C) Whoever can establish first use of a trademark is typically considered the rightful owner.
D) Ownership of a trademark can only be established in a court of law.
E) Ownership of a trademark is global and is established by the United Nations.

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In the United States, a common-law country, ownership of IP rights is established by prior use -whoever can establish first use is typically considered the rightful owner.

In a Common-Law Country, Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights Is