The Lanham Act cannot protect the rights to a trademark if
A) the company is accused of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act.
B) the product patent is less than 17 years old.
C) the word, name, or symbol has become generic.
D) the statute of limitations has run out.
E) the government refuses to enforce violations.

Question

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The Lanham Act cannot protect a trademark if it has become generic, as it no longer serves the purpose of identifying the source of goods or services.

The Lanham Act Cannot Protect the Rights to a Trademark