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Trademark
Trademark (pronunciation: /ˈtreɪdˌmɑːrk/) is 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 distinctive sign'.
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.
- Trademark infringement: Trademark infringement is a violation of the exclusive rights attached to a trademark without the authorization of the trademark owner or any licensees.
- Trademark law: Trademark law governs the use of trademarks and service marks. It provides protection to the owners of marks by ensuring the exclusive right to use them to identify goods or services.
- Trademark symbol: A trademark symbol is a symbol that is used to provide notice that the preceding mark is a trademark. This can be the ™ symbol for an unregistered trademark, the ® symbol for a registered trademark, or the ℠ symbol for a service mark.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trademark
- Wikipedia's article - Trademark
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