Which situation best describes intentional trademark infringement?

Intentional trademark infringement occurs when a party deliberately uses a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to an established trademark owned by another entity, with the intent to create confusion among consumers regarding the source of the goods or services. In the situation described, a brand intentionally mimics another's established trademark, which directly indicates a willful decision to infringe upon the trademark rights of the established brand. This action not only aims to mislead consumers but also to unfairly benefit from the reputation and goodwill associated with the original trademark.

The other situations do not qualify as intentional infringement because they lack the element of intent. Unknowingly copying a logo, for example, points to inadvertence rather than a conscious decision to infringe. Similarly, consumer mistakes about product identity or two companies independently adopting similar trademarks without knowledge of each other do not involve the intent to confuse or exploit another’s brand. Therefore, the situation where a brand deliberately mimics another's trademark encapsulates the very essence of intentional trademark infringement.