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  • What is the difference between a trademark and a service mark?
  • Trademarks and service marks are distinct in whether the mark is used with goods or services. The manner of fixing the mark is of significance in seeking a federal registration. There is some difference on how the mark is associated with the goods or services. Goods commonly have labels, where services have no place to put a label. For nearly all other practical purposes trademarks and service marks are treated the same.

    Updated: 11/12/99
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