Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators GACE Practice Test

A phrase that is associated with a particular product would be protected by which of the following?

1. Copyright law

2. Patent law

3. Trademark law

4. Both A and C

The correct answer is: Copyright law

The correct choice is trademark law. Trademark law is designed to protect symbols, names, and slogans used to identify goods or services. A phrase associated with a particular product is considered a trademark if it distinguishes that product from others in the marketplace. This protection helps prevent confusion among consumers regarding the source of a product or service. Copyright law, on the other hand, protects original works of authorship, such as books, music, and art, rather than phrases that are merely used to identify a product. While it does shield creative expressions, a simple phrase without significant creative content would not qualify for copyright protection. As for patent law, it protects new inventions or discoveries and does not apply to phrases or business identifiers. Trademarks, in contrast, specifically cover branding elements like phrases that indicate the source of goods or services, making trademark law the appropriate choice for this scenario.