with large businesses having substantial retained earnings, there has been a shift in strategies

to invest in other businesses. At one time, there would have been mergers with businesses in the

same industry. But because the large businesses may run into problems with the Sherman

Antitrust Act and their large market share, these businesses are acquiring businesses in different

industries.

Will this mean that the trademarks owned by businesses who are buying up

entities in different markets, will be able to claim a monopoly on trademarks also?