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TRADE DRESS

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The packaging of a product that makes it distinctive and unique in the eyes of those in the market from other products. For example, a unique shape of a wine bottle or other unusual packaging. Trade dress can receive federal trademark protection if unique and distinguishable from other products in the marketplace. … [Read more...]

TRADE NAME

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The name of a business used in trade, usually appearing on letterhead and bank accounts. … [Read more...]

TRADE SECRET

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A unique and confidential item of commercial information that may drive the success of a company's business. … [Read more...]

TRADE UNION

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A combination or association of men employed in the same trade, (usually a manual or mechanical trade,) united for the purpose of regulating the customs and standards of their trade, fixing prices or hours of labor, influencing the relations of employer and employed, enlarging or maintaining their rights and privileges, and other similar objects. Trade-union act. The statute 34 … [Read more...]

TRADE USAGE

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The manner and custom that is commonly practiced and generally accepted and used by others in a trade. … [Read more...]

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