This guide answers the questions, "What is a Trademark?" and "What is a Service mark?" and describes the benefits of Trademark/Service mark Registration.
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What is a Trademark?
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, or combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others.
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What is a Service mark?
A service mark is the same as a trademark, except that it identifies and distinguishes a service instead of a product.
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What are the benefits of Trademark/Service mark Registration?
1. Constructive notice to the public of claim of ownership of the mark;
2. The ability to bring an action (sue someone) for infringement in federal court;
3. Use of US registration as a basis to obtain registration in foreign countries; and
4. The ability to prevent importation of infringing foreign goods.
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