Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: What is the difference between a trademark and trade name?

Answer:
A trademark is a word, name, symbol or device, or combination of any of the same, used to identify goods made or sold by a certain person or entity. A trade name is a word, name, symbol or device, or combination of any of the same, used to identify a person’s business or occupation.

Question: Why should a start-up company care about trademarks

Answer:
Although their first product launch may be years away, new companies need to pay attention to trademark protection. Trademark rights in a company or product name should be locked up as soon as possible.

Question: How do I find out whether a logo is already registered?

Answer:
In order to determine whether any person or company is using a particular trademark, a trademark search can be conducted. Over 70 Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries located throughout the country.
 

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