Question

Under trademark law, can Soham claim infringement for the use of a similar name and logo by the competing app?

• A. No, because the competing app has a different name and logo.
• B. Yes, but only if the competitor is a small business.
• C. No, trademark infringement can only occur if there is identical copying.
• D. Yes, if he can prove that the names are confusingly similar.

Hint:

Trademark infringement exists if similarity causes confusion, not just if identical.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Trademark law protects not only identical marks but also deceptively similar ones that can confuse customers. Here, "FitLife" and "FitLyfe" with similar logos may mislead consumers. Soham can establish infringement if confusion or passing-off is proved.