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FAQ
What is a trademark?
A trademark is a word, symbol or design, or a combination of all three used to distinguish the products or services of a person or entity from those in the market place.
How are trademark rights acquired?
Trademark rights are generally acquired through the use of a mark or by filing an application to register a mark.
Do I need to conduct a trademark search before using my mark?
Yes; although there is no law specifying that a search must be conducted, screening can help you narrow a list of potential trademarks while comprehensive research provides the information needed for a trademark attorney to make an opinion about clearing or registering a mark.
What is a service mark?
It is a trademark that identifies and distinguishes the services of a person or an entity from those in the marketplace.
What does the ® symbol mean?
It signifies that a trademark is registered with the relevant Trademark Office.
What does the ™ symbol mean?
It signifies that a mark is intended to be a trademark but has not yet been registered with the relevant Trademark Office.
What does copyright protect?
Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software and architecture. Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed.
What is a tradename?
It is a name under which a person or entity conducts business. It can also be registered as a trademark if it is also used to identify and distinguish products or services in the marketplace.
What is TradeName.com?
TradeName.com is an e-commerce intellectual property service. We provide trademark related services that include various types of searches, registrations, assignments and end-to-end management of trademarks (protection and monitoring) in Canada and the U.S.
Why conduct a preliminary search?
Before creating packaging for a product or embarking on an advertising campaign, a search will help determine whether the word, symbol or design submitted has a chance of success or whether it would be a waste of time to proceed any further. It may also help you avoid infringing on other people's trademarks.
Why register a trademark?
While federal registration of a trademark is not mandatory, once registered, it entitles the owner to the exclusive use of the mark across the country and represents strong evidence of ownership. Also, it maybe used as a tradename.
Why should one use your company for my search requirements?
TradeName.com is managed by a team of professionals, including attorneys and registered trademark agents. Through our network of trademark attorneys, agent and other legal professionals in Canada and the U.S., we provide both an efficient delivery of services and a centralized system to meet your needs and demands around the clock. Our 24 hour online service is very swift and, most importantly, reasonably priced.
What is a trademark assignment?
It is the transfer of ownership of a trademark from a person or entity to another.
How does one register a trademark?
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How does one assign a trademark?
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What is TradeName.com's telephone number?
1-888-226-6603 and our fax is 613-230-7043.
What is TradeName.com's email address?
info@tradename.com
What is TradeName.com's brand monitoring (BrandSheriff™) service?
Find out here.
