Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Advertising Practice test

Which act regulates the use of trademarks?

1. FTC Act

2. Wheeler-Lea Act

3. Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

4. Lanham Act

The correct answer is: Lanham Act

The Lanham Act, also known as the Trademark Act of 1946, is the primary federal statute that governs trademarks in the United States. It sets forth the legal framework for registering trademarks, protecting them from infringement, and addressing issues such as trademark dilution. This act defines what constitutes a trademark and the rights of trademark owners, ensuring that consumers can identify the source of goods and services based on those trademarks. By establishing the legal pathways for registration and enforcement, the Lanham Act plays a crucial role in promoting fair competition and protecting both businesses and consumers. In contrast, the other acts mentioned, such as the FTC Act and the Wheeler-Lea Act, focus on different aspects of consumer protection and fair trade practices, while the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act deals with product labeling requirements rather than trademark protection. Each of these plays a role in promoting fairness in advertising and protecting consumers but does not directly regulate trademarks as the Lanham Act does.