Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of another trademark or service mark (or a substantially similar mark) on competing or related goods and services. Trademark law protects a trademark owner’s exclusive rights to use a trademark when use of the mark by another would be likely to cause consumer confusion as to the source or origin of goods.
The Madrid Protocol treaty permits holders of U.S. trademark to extend their trademark rights globally into over 80 countries by
Although corporate officials often underestimate the degree of liability that could befall them when performing corporate duties and responsibilities, there
Some may assume that once a federal trademark registration is obtained it grants the exclusive right to use the mark
Federal law does not preempt state law, and the financing statement of a federal trademark should be filed with the
One of the easiest ways to protect your brand is to Trademark it. Keeping that in mind, it is unlawful
It is important to note that a fictitious business name is not the same as a trademark. Entities like trademarks, service marks, corporations, and limited partnerships are legal names. In contrast, the registration of a fictitious business name does not create any exclusive ownership rights, nor does it reserve the name against future use.
In Florida, the general rule for trademark rights is “First In Use, First In Right.” In other words, you must be the first to use the mark in commerce. Either by selling products (for goods) or providing services (for services) before you can register the trademark.
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