When private cases claiming misleading advertising are brought under the Lanham Act:
A) the courts generally consider the meaning of "deceptive" the same as does the FTC
B) the courts generally do not consider the meaning of "deceptive" the same as does the FTC
C) the courts are not as harsh in their consideration of the meaning of "deceptive" as the FTC
D) the courts are much harsher in their consideration of the meaning of "deceptive" compared to the FTC
E) none of the other choices are correct

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The Lanham Act is a federal law that protects trademarks, service marks, and trade dress. It also creates a cause of action for false advertising. The courts generally consider the meaning of "deceptive" under the Lanham Act to be the same as the FTC.

When Private Cases Claiming Misleading Advertising Are Brought Under the Lanham