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descriptive trademark

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A quick definition of descriptive trademark:

A descriptive trademark is a word or phrase that describes the product or service it represents. For example, "Soft and Fluffy" for a brand of pillows. These types of trademarks are not very strong and can only be protected if they have become well-known over time. They are not as unique as other types of trademarks like made-up words or symbols.

A more thorough explanation:

A descriptive trademark is a type of trademark that is a meaningful word in common usage or that merely describes or suggests a product. This type of trademark is entitled to protection only if it has acquired distinctiveness over time.

For example, "Apple" is a descriptive trademark for a company that sells computers and electronic devices. The word "apple" is a common word in the English language, but it has acquired distinctiveness over time as a trademark for this particular company. Another example is "Holiday Inn" which describes a hotel that is open during holidays.

Descriptive trademarks are considered weak trademarks because they do not have inherent distinctiveness and are not entitled to strong legal protection. However, if a descriptive trademark has acquired distinctiveness over time through extensive use and promotion, it may be eligible for trademark protection.

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@atwatodbit: haha I feel like this cycle its not rlly all ab stats tho
atwatodbit
12:59
@sadpadresfan: for sure, but you're certainly as strong as me though. Hold on whether its later today or weeks from now. Plus you got da berk A, I am jealous
lilypadfrog
12:59
每个人都说“你的考试成绩这么好,你会得到很好的决定”,但我没有!
texaslawhopefully
12:59
oof I think I'm going to miss the penn wave
texaslawhopefully
12:59
are they still calling
Trismegistus
12:59
hey tex me too lmfao
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12:59
@texaslawhopefully: me too yayyy
lilypadfrog
12:59
we did it reddit
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@atwatodbit: haha ty wishing you the best as well
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13:00
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13:00
@texaslawhopefully: another day another missed wave??
lilypadfrog
13:01
what if I started using redditisms
lilypadfrog
13:01
thank you kind stranger for the gold
Trismegistus
13:01
do all my hopes and dreams and sanity rest on chicago now
texaslawhopefully
13:01
@sadpadresfan: prolly. My only hope is my last name is towards the end of the alphabet
lilypadfrog
13:01
i hope u guys would put me down like a dog that bit a baby
Trismegistus
13:02
@texaslawhopefully: i saw 3/4 down alphabet then 30- mins later 1/2 down alphabet
texaslawhopefully
13:02
so they're still calling?
Trismegistus
13:03
that i dont know
KeenHeartbreakingRattlesnake
13:03
the Penn e wave is about to cook me
atwatodbit
13:03
@sadpadresfan: did you get your Cornell scholly with your A at the same time? I think they gave me nothing...
lilypadfrog
13:04
tex also got cornell scholly ask him
texaslawhopefully
13:04
there's a form you fill out
texaslawhopefully
13:04
and they'll get back to you within a few days
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@atwatodbit: they emailed me a day after submitting the form
atwatodbit
13:05
ah ok, i've seen that, just need to get parental info then. just making sure
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Feeling fortunate and its my top choice as of now haha
lilypadfrog
13:06
what if you fill this out and you haven’t been admitted? just a next level move? they probably have to let you in then
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
13:06
I applied to all my places in late september and am still waiting to hear back. ive missed all three types of waves (WL,R,A) am i screwed??
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