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If another party’s use of a mark causes confusion about the source of products or services, it may constitute infringement. Consulting with an IP attorney can provide a more detailed analysis.

A service mark is similar to a trademark but identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product.

Yes, a domain name can be trademarked if it functions as a branding and identification tool for a website’s goods or services.

Trademark infringement occurs when someone uses a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to a registered trademark owned by someone else in a way that may cause confusion among consumers.

Trademark protection lasts as long as the trademark is in use and its registration is regularly renewed.

TM indicates that a trademark is being claimed but not yet officially registered. ® indicates that the trademark is registered.

Yes, a slogan can be trademarked if it serves the purpose of distinguishing goods or services from those of other entities.

Benefits include exclusive rights to use the mark nationwide, legal presumption of ownership, and the ability to bring an infringement lawsuit in federal court.

You register a trademark by filing a trademark application with the relevant government office, such as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the United States.

A trademark is a symbol, word, or phrase legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product.