Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: What is a trademark?

Answer:
A trademark includes any word, name, symbol, device, logo or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from goods.

Question: What are the benefits of federal trademark registration?

Answer:
Constructive notice nationwide of the trademark owner's claim. Evidence of ownership of the trademark. Jurisdiction of federal courts may be invoked. Registration can be used as a basis for obtaining registration in foreign countries.

Question: Are there federal regulations governing the use of the designations "TM" or "SM" with trademarks?

Answer:
No. Use of the symbols "TM" or "SM" (for trademark and service mark, respectively) may, however, be governed by local, state, or foreign laws and the laws of the pertinent jurisdiction must be consulted.
 

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