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distinctive name

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A quick definition of distinctive name:

A distinctive name is a word or phrase that identifies a person or thing and sets it apart from others. It can be a personal name, a brand name, or a tradename. A legal name is the name recognized by law, while a nickname is a name given to someone as a shortened or alternative version of their real name. A surname is the family name, which can be inherited or chosen. A geographic name designates a location or area. A proprietary name is a unique name that can be registered as a trademark. To maintain an action for tradename infringement, the plaintiff must prove that they own a distinctive name.

A more thorough explanation:

A distinctive name is a word or phrase that identifies or designates a person or thing and distinguishes it from others. It can be a personal name, a tradename, or a trademark. A distinctive name is unique and easily recognizable.

  • Apple is a distinctive name for a company that produces electronic devices.
  • Coca-Cola is a distinctive name for a soft drink company.
  • John Doe is a distinctive name used to refer to an unknown person.

These examples illustrate how a distinctive name can be used to identify and distinguish a person or thing from others. Apple and Coca-Cola are well-known companies with unique names that set them apart from their competitors. John Doe is a name used to refer to an unknown person, which distinguishes them from others who are known.

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ah you filed retro W's from classes in UG?
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