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TRADEMARK OWNERSHIP

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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...]

TRACE

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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...]

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

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When a trademark is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). It requires that the mark is used in commerce and is the successful result of filing a registration application. Placing the trademark registration symbol (TM) is highly suggested although not required. … [Read more...]

TRACEA

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In old English law. The track or trace # of a felon, by which he was pursued with the hue and cry; a foet-step, hoof-print, or wheel-track. Bract fols. 116, 121ft. … [Read more...]

TRADEMARK SEARCH

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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...]

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