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What Is Trademark Distinctiveness?

Kinds of Trademarks

When people talk about trademark rights, they tend to think of them in binary terms.  While it is true that you either have trademark rights (through use of the trademark) or not, things are more complex than that.  Trademarks can be placed on a spectrum.  Depending where they fall on that spectrum, they may be stronger or … Read more

Trademark Rights: Common Law vs. Registration

Trademark Rights

Trademark law protects branding and works to prevent consumer confusion as to the source of products/services.  If you own a business, you most likely already own trademark rights, regardless of whether you have registered your trademark with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.  But how do you acquire trademark rights?  Is there a form you … Read more

What Is Acquired Distinctiveness for Trademarks?

Acquired Distinctiveness

The Trademark Office may reject your application for many reasons.  Several of these have to do with the distinctiveness of your trademark.  If you have a mark that is not inherently distinctive, you may need to seek registration on the Supplemental Register.  However, there are some cases where a trademark gains “acquired distinctiveness,” also referred to … Read more

What Is a Descriptive Trademark? Can I Protect It?

Descriptive Trademark

A descriptive trademark is one that describes the goods or services with which the mark is used.  More specifically, it may describe the qualities, characteristics, feature, purpose, or function of those goods or services.  Of course, it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether a trademark is descriptive.  The mark may fall into a gray … Read more

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