Trademarks
Trademarks
Trademarks (pronunciation: /ˈtreɪdˌmɑːrk/) are a type of intellectual property consisting of a recognizable sign, design, or expression which identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others. The trademark owner can be an individual, business organization, or any legal entity.
Etymology
The term 'trademark' is derived from the old English words 'trade' meaning 'commerce' and 'mark' meaning 'a distinguishing symbol'.
Related Terms
- Service mark: A service mark is a brand name or logo that identifies the provider of a service. This is different from a trademark, which identifies the source of a product.
- Trade dress: Trade dress refers to the characteristics of the visual appearance of a product or its packaging that signify the source of the product to consumers.
- Trade secret: A trade secret is a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, or compilation of information which is not generally known or reasonably ascertainable, by which a business can obtain an economic advantage over competitors or customers.
- Copyright: Copyright is a legal right that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution.
- Patent: A patent is a form of intellectual property that gives its owner the legal right to exclude others from making, using, selling and importing an invention for a limited period of years.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trademarks
- Wikipedia's article - Trademarks
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