Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: Do I have to register my brand name to get trademark rights?

Answer:
Not in the United States. Here, you do not need to register a mark to establish rights to it, though registration provides significant advantages. Registering a mark makes proving your rights easier in court.

Question: How do I find out if I need patent, trademark and/or copyright protection?

Answer:
Trademarks are brand names and/or designs which are applied to products or used in connection with services. Trademark rights may be used to prevent others from using a confusingly similar mark.

Question: Who may file an application?

Answer:
Only the owner of the trademark may file an application for its registration. An application filed by a person who is not the owner of the mark will be declared void.
 

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