Trademarks
The term trademark can also be spelled trade mark in regions such as the EU, UK, and Australia, and as trade-mark in Canada. Despite the different spellings, all three terms denote … See more

Early origins
In trademark treatises it is usually reported that blacksmiths who made swords in the Roman Empire are thought of as being the first users of … See more

Trademarks rights must be maintained through actual lawful use of the trademark. These rights will cease if a mark is not actively used for a … See more

Dilution
Dilution is a legal concept where the use of a mark similar to a famous one confuses or diminishes the public's perception of the famous mark. This … See more

Public policy
Trademark law is designed to fulfill the public policy objective of consumer protection, by preventing the public from being misled as to the origin or quality of a product or service. By identifying the commercial source … See more

Establishing rights
Trademark protection can be acquired through registration and/or, in certain countries, through use. See more

The extent to which a trademark owner may prevent unauthorized use of trademarks that are the same as or similar to its trademark depends on various factors such as … See more