How can a firm establish trademark rights?

Select one:

a$.$ By submitting the mark to the Secretary of State's office in the state where the mark will be predominantly used

b$.$ By being the first to use a mark to market goods or services only

c$.$ By being the first to use a mark to market goods or services or by being the first to apply to register the mark for use

d$.$ By being the first to apply to register the mark for use only