"A trademark (also written trade mark or trade-mark) is a type of intellectual property consisting of a recognizable sign, design, or expression that identifies products or services from a particular source and distinguishes them from others."
A symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.
Introduction to Trademark Law: An overview of what trademark law is and its purpose in protecting various forms of intellectual property.
Trademark Search: How to conduct a search for existing trademarks in order to avoid potential legal issues and trademark infringement.
Trademark Registration Process: The legal requirements and process for registering a trademark at the national, regional and international levels.
Trademark Infringement: Understanding what constitutes trademark infringement and strategies for protecting against such violations.
Trademark Licensing: Creating legal agreements and licensing a trademark for use by others and monetizing the trademark.
Trademark Enforcement: Strategies and legal procedures for enforcing trademark rights and resolving infringement issues.
Trademark Litigation: The legal system for managing trademark disputes, negotiating settlements and litigating in court.
Trademark Portfolio Management: Building and managing a portfolio of trademarks and related intellectual property, ensuring they are used and protected appropriately.
Trademark Strategy: Developing an effective strategy for protecting and leveraging your trademark assets for improved branding and recognition.
International Trademark Law: The laws, treaties and regulation governing international trademark protection, and the related disputes and agreements between nations.
Word Marks: A word, phrase, or combination of words and letters that are used to identify and distinguish goods or services.
Design Marks: A logo, symbol, or design that is used to identify and distinguish goods or services.
Slogan/Tagline Marks: A catchy phrase or sentence that is used to identify and distinguish goods or services.
Trade Dress Marks: The distinct visual appearance of a product or its packaging, including color, shape, texture, and design.
Color Marks: A specific color or combination of colors that is used to identify and distinguish goods or services.
Sound Marks: A unique sound or jingle that is used to identify and distinguish goods or services.
Motion Marks: A moving image or animation that is used to identify and distinguish goods or services.
Certification Marks: A mark used by third-party organizations to certify that goods or services meet certain standards.
Collective Marks: A mark used by groups or associations to identify and distinguish the goods or services of their members.
Geographical Indication Marks: A mark used to identify a product originating from a particular geographic region and possessing certain qualities or characteristics specific to that region.
Shape Marks: A specific shape or configuration that is used to identify and distinguish goods or services.
Hologram Marks: A mark that uses holographic technology to identify and distinguish goods or services.
Smell Marks: A unique scent or aroma that is used to identify and distinguish goods or services.
Taste Marks: A unique flavor or taste that is used to identify and distinguish goods or services.
Texture Marks: A specific texture or tactile sensation that is used to identify and distinguish goods or services.
"The trademark owner can be an individual, business organization, or any legal entity."
"A trademark may be located on a package, a label, a voucher, or on the product itself."
"Trademarks used to identify services are sometimes called service marks."
"The first legislative act concerning trademarks was passed in 1266 under the reign of Henry III of England requiring all bakers to use a distinctive mark for the bread they sold."
"The first modern trademark laws emerged in the late 19th century."
"In France, the first comprehensive trademark system in the world was passed into law in 1857."
"The Trade Marks Act 1938 of the United Kingdom changed the system, permitting registration based on 'intent-to-use', creating an examination based process, and creating an application publication system."
"The 1938 Act, which served as a model for similar legislation elsewhere, contained other novel concepts such as 'associated trademarks', a consent to use the system, a defensive mark system, and a non claiming right system."
"The symbols ™ (the trademark symbol) and ® (the registered trademark symbol) can be used to indicate trademarks."
"The ™ symbol can be used to indicate trademarks."
"The ® symbol is only for use by the owner of a trademark that has been registered."
"under the reign of Henry III of England requiring all bakers to use a distinctive mark for the bread they sold."
"The first modern trademark laws emerged in the late 19th century."
"In France, the first comprehensive trademark system in the world was passed into law in 1857."
"The Trade Marks Act 1938 of the United Kingdom...permitting registration based on 'intent-to-use', creating an examination based process, and creating an application publication system."
"The 1938 Act...contained other novel concepts such as 'associated trademarks', a consent to use the system, a defensive mark system, and a non claiming right system."
"The symbols ™ (the trademark symbol) and ® (the registered trademark symbol) can be used to indicate trademarks."
"The ™ symbol can be used to indicate trademarks."
"The ® symbol is only for use by the owner of a trademark that has been registered."