As with most law school essay exams, there may not be a right or wrong answer for each question. What is of utmost importance to me is your reasoned analysis . It is the year 2000 and you are now a successful trademark attorney. After contemplating your advice, Ms. Lawrence decides to name her new restaurant 'Clarineta's. Angry with your legal bill, she does not consult you in advance of commencing business in Boston on Christmas Eve, 2000.
Business is great.
It turns out that race walkers everywhere were looking for a place to eat. The following August, Ms. Lawrence race walks quickly into your office waiving a piece of paper in your face. She is outraged and asks you how something like this could possibly happen. The registration claims a date of first use in October, 1992. This past March she even started a little wine and cheese cafe in the back of her store.