____ occurs when another person who, at any time after the owner's mark has become famous, commences use of a mark or trade name in commerce that is likely to cause dilution by blurring or dilution by tarnishment of the famous mark, regardless of the presence or absence of actual or likely confusion, of competition, or of actual economic injury.
A) infringement
B) dilution
C) battery
D) counterfeiting
E) patent violation

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The definition provided in the question describes dilution, which is the gradual weakening of a famous brand or trademark's distinctiveness by unauthorized use or imitation of the brand. In this case, the other person's use of a similar mark is likely to dilute the famous mark's distinctiveness, regardless of whether or not there is actual confusion or competition. Infringement refers to the unauthorized use of another's trademark, while counterfeiting involves producing and selling fake copies of a product or trademark. Battery is a legal term that refers to intentional physical harm, while patent violation involves unauthorized use, manufacture or sale of a patented invention.

____ Occurs When Another Person Who, at Any Time After