Which of the following correctly lists the categories that a mark may fall into in order of ascending strength (weakest to strongest) ?

A) Generic, suggestive, descriptive, arbitrary or fanciful.
B) Descriptive, generic, suggestive, arbitrary or fanciful.
C) Arbitrary or fanciful, generic, descriptive, suggestive.
D) Generic, descriptive, suggestive, arbitrary or fanciful.
E) Suggestive, generic, descriptive, arbitrary or fanciful.

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Tabby Eddleston · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Generic marks are common words or phrases used for a variety of goods and services, offering the weakest protection. Descriptive marks describe a product's features, qualities, or ingredients and are protectable only with acquired distinctiveness. Suggestive marks hint at the product's nature without describing it directly, offering more inherent protection. Arbitrary or fanciful marks, which are either common words used in an unrelated context or entirely invented words, provide the strongest trademark protection.

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