Posted On:
September 26, 2008
Do I Have to Register my Trademark?
If a distinct logo, name, or slogan is used to identify goods or services, the first one to use that trademark is entitled to ownership of that trademark. However, the rights associated with ownership of that mark are limited.
It is thus highly recommended to register the trademark. For a reasonable filing fee, registration offers many other benefits to the owner. Examples include the right to sue for infringement, and getting the clock ticking on the five-year wait before the trademark achieves an "incontestable" status.
Labels: goods and services, infringement, logo, name, slogan, trademark, trademark registration
