Which of the following is FALSE with respect to brand names and advertising?

A) Because "differentness" has value to customers, monopolistically competitive firms regard their brand names as valuable.
B) Firms use trademarks—words, symbols, and logos—to distinguish their product brands.
C) Companies do not regard their brands as valuable private (intellectual) property because the value cannot be quantified.
D) There is considerable shifting over time in the market value rankings of various U.S. product brands.


Answer: C

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