A search and investigation to discover whether there may be conflicts with using a proposed trademark or servicemark as it may already be used by another in the marketplace. The search is preferably done prior to usage of the mark as it prevents the possibility of infringing the mark which may belong to another party. … [Read more...] about TRADEMARK SEARCH
TRADEMARK
A mark that is used to distinguish the products made by a particular manufacturer to be identified with that manufacturer. A trademark may be a word, phrase, logo, symbol, color; it may also be a unique sound or smell, and is contained on a good (as opposed to a service which is a service mark.) … [Read more...] about TRADEMARK
TRADE USAGE
The manner and custom that is commonly practiced and generally accepted and used by others in a trade. … [Read more...] about TRADE USAGE
TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
The encroachment upon the rights of the holder of a trademark. … [Read more...] about TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
TRADEMARK OWNERSHIP
A trademark that is registered with the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) for a federal trademark, with the state for a state trademark or may have been acquired under common law. … [Read more...] about TRADEMARK OWNERSHIP