What is a Trade Mark?
August 23, 2011
Trade Mark News and Interesting Facts
A trade mark (trademark or trade-mark) is a distinctive sign used to identify original products or services.
Trade mark symbols:
- ™ – unregistered trade mark
- ℠ – unregistered service mark used to promote or brand services
- ® – registered trademark
A trade mark could be a name, word, phrase, logo, symbol, design, image, or a combination of these elements.
The owner of a registered trade mark may commence legal proceedings for trademark infringement to prevent unauthorized use of that mark.
When a trade mark is used in relation to services rather than products, it may sometimes be called a service mark, particularly in the United States.
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