Which statement is FALSE?
A. Merchandise bearing a trademark that has been accorded Lever-rule protection under 19 C.F.R. part 133, may be imported into the United States if it bears a conspicuous and legible label designed to remain on the merchandise or its packaging stating that “the product is not a product authorized by the United States trademark owner for importation and is physically and materially different from the authorized product.”
B. Protection for a recorded trade name shall remain in force as long as the trade name is used.
C. If there is a change in the name of the owner of a recorded trademark, but no change in ownership, written notice thereof shall be given to the IPR & Restricted Merchandise Branch, CBP Headquarters, accompanied by a fee of $190.00.
D. A “copying or simulating” trademark or trade name is one which may so resemble a recorded mark or name as to be likely to cause the public to associate the copying or simulating mark or name with the recorded mark or name.
E. The importation of infringing copies or phonorecords of works copyrighted in the U.S. is prohibited by Customs. The importation of lawfully made copies is not a Customs violation.
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The Answer is: C
Citation: 19CFR133.6
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