| Search thousands of professionally drafted legal documents |
|
|
|
What is the geographic scope of protection of a trademark?
Common law trademarks, i.e., unregistered, exist in the area in which the mark is being used or is known. State registrations exist throughout the state. Federal registrations exist throughout the country. First in time is first in right. Thus, two or more users may all have the same rights in different locations if the first user did not promptly obtain a federal registration
Updated: 11/12/99
Our Affiliate program offers selected sites the ability to offer various legal forms for sale and to earn a 25% commission on all form sales.
Join our affiliate program. Registration only takes a few minutes and is free. |
CAUTION! Please remember that no information found at this site can replace a face to face meeting or telephone consultation with a "real live" attorney about your particular case, problem or question. The information you find here or in the answers should just be a starting point in finding your answers. |
|
