Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is A Trademark?
  A trademark is a type of mark. Traditionally, the term, "trademark," described only marks designating products, or "goods" (as opposed to services). However, the word is increasingly being used to … more
• What Is A Certification Mark?
  A certification mark is any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce with the owner's permission by someone other than its owner, to certify … more
• What Is A Collective Mark?
  While the definition may vary from one country to the other, collective marks (also known as collective trademarks) are usually defined as signs that distinguish the geographical origin, material, … more

Legal Articles

• Protect the Intellectual Property in Your Business
  The largest companies in the world today owe their value not only to the property they own or the property they manufacture, but also to their "intellectual property" - the ideas they create.  Microsoft’s value is not based just on the number of DVDs it sells, but the computer code that is on those DVDs.  Google’s value exists because of patents that … more

Legal Guides

• Intellectual Property Theft
  This publication, by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, discusses both the criminal and civil … more
• Stop Fakes .Gov - Frequently Asked Questions (USPTO)
  This pamphlet includes important information about the threat of piracy and counterfeiting and … more
• Top 10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Counterfeiting and Piracy
• Protect Your Intellectual Property: Stop Trade in Fakes!

Top Related Trademarks Topics

• Trademark Application
• Trademark Attorney
• Trademark Infringement
• Trademark Lawyer
• Trademark Registration
• Trademark Search

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