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 …
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Should I hire a Trademark Attorney?
Yes, if you plan on adopting and using a collective mark or asserting your legal rights under trademark law in pursing a certification mark infringement lawsuit or any action alleging the illegal …
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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 …
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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, …
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How Are Trademarks Acquired?
Trademarks generally are acquired through adoption and use. Trademarks may also be obtained by assignment. Check with a trademark lawyer for more information about trademarks by assignment because …
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