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
TPO
Temporary Protective Order. … [Read more...] about TPO
TRADE AGREEMENT
A pact made between nations that regulates the trade between them, e.g. NAFTA. … [Read more...] about TRADE AGREEMENT
TRACE
The track or trace of a felon by which he was pursued with the hue and cry; a footstep hoof-print or wheel-track. … [Read more...] about TRACE
TRADER
One who makes it his business to buy merchandise or goods and chattels, and to sell the same for the purpose of making a profit. The quantum of dealing is immaterial, when an intention to deal generally exists. 2. Questions as to who is a trader most frequently arise under the bankrupt laws, and the most difficult among them are those cases where the party follows a business … [Read more...] about TRADER