About trademarks

what is a trademark?

A trademark is defined as a name, symbol, or other device identifying a product or service officially registered and legally restricted to the use of the owner or supplier.

A registered trademark is a trademark that is legally registered by the country or state, which has obtained an application to register a trademark from the owner of the trademark.

You can register a trademark for names, logos, signs or brands. But, to be eligible to be registered, the trademarks must meet certain legal conditions. For example, the trademarks should be distinctive. They should not be exclusively descriptive.

When you register a trademark, you obtain exclusive rights to the use of the trademark. The exclusive rights establish your title or ownership to the trademark, under the law. You can use the registered trademark to prevent copying or counterfeiting.

When you obtain a registered trademark, you hold proof of ownership of the trademark, as at a particular date.

Know more about trademarks

There are separate laws that deal with registered trademarks in most countries. The laws are similar between countries. But they can be difficult to understand. These 60 trademark tips show what can be needed to get a trademark registered.