To help in our discussion of trademarks, service marks and trade names; we’d like to introduce you to a small business owner named Greg. Greg has just started a new business in Beaverton, Oregon called Greg’s Gadgets. He plans to manufacture gadgets and provide maintenance and training services for the gadgets, both under the Greg’s…
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What’s In A Name: Trade Marks, Service Marks and Trade Names ( Part 1 of 2)
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at
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What’s In A Name: Trademarks, Service Marks and Trade Names (Part 2 of 2)
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at
6:37 pm
Now that we have those definitions out of the way, what can Greg do to protect his brand name? Common Law Trademark Enforceable rights in a trademark or service mark generally arise under common law by adoption and use of the mark in connection with goods and services moving in commerce. The trademark…



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What’s In A Name: Trade Marks, Service Marks and Trade Names ( Part 1 of 2)