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Trademark Protection in One Easy Lesson

A trademark or service mark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs, that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods (trademark) or services (service mark).

(Throughout the remainder of this post, the term “trademark” is intended to include service mark, as well, except where specified otherwise.)

The owner of a trademark has the right to prevent others from using the mark or a confusingly similar mark. (more…)