EBK THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS:
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ISBN: 9781337516051
Author: Miller
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 8, Problem 1CT
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Case summary:The person JP created a soft-drink and named it C on the basis of coca-leaves and kola nuts that were used as ingredients in the drink. The company CC prevented the American company K and others from using its trademark in their products. The company K of America and other companies alleged that CC trademark was a fraudulent misrepresentation because the name of the product represented that product contains cocaine, which it no longer did.
To Find: The result of the case if the company CC had tried to make the common people believe that its products contained cocaine.
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