Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: What is a trademark?

Answer:
A trademark includes any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from goods manufactured.

Question: What are the benefits of federal trademark registration?

Answer:
Constructive notice nationwide of the trademark owner's claim. Evidence of ownership of the trademark. Jurisdiction of federal courts may be invoked. Registration can be used as a basis for obtaining registration in foreign countries.

Question: Can a U.S. trademark owner file an international application directly at the International Bureau?

Answer:
No. The international application must be filed through the USPTO. The USPTO must certify that certain information in an international application based on a U.S. basic application.
 

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