Hillward Bakers Incorporated (Hillward) has been using a logo with the letters "HB" in a blue color with a baker's hat a
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 6:06 am
Hillward Bakers Incorporated (Hillward) has been using a logowith the letters "HB" in a blue color with a baker's hat abovethese letters since its inception ten years ago. Customers connectthis logo with Hillward Bakery. Hobert Bakers Incorporated(Hobert), a newly-opened bakery and confectionery chain, uses thesame logo. Hillward has not registered its logo but chooses to sueHobert. Which of the following is true of this case?
Multiple Choice
Hillward cannot sue Hobert since the logo has not beenregistered as a trademark.
Hillward can sue Hobert since the logo has been used by Hillwardand is associated with it.
Hobert can defend against the suit by claiming that Hillwardcreated something that lacks utility and cannot be trademarked.
Hobert can defend against the suit by claiming that Hillwardcreated something that was very obvious.
Hillward cannot sue Hobert because logos cannot be patented ortrademarked.
Multiple Choice
Hillward cannot sue Hobert since the logo has not beenregistered as a trademark.
Hillward can sue Hobert since the logo has been used by Hillwardand is associated with it.
Hobert can defend against the suit by claiming that Hillwardcreated something that lacks utility and cannot be trademarked.
Hobert can defend against the suit by claiming that Hillwardcreated something that was very obvious.
Hillward cannot sue Hobert because logos cannot be patented ortrademarked.