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What is a trademark? ask

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How do I register a trademark? ask

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What does trademark law protect? ask

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How much does it cost to register a trademark? ask

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What do I need to submit to register a trademark? ask

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How long does a trademark registration last? ask

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Can I use a trademark I created? ask

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Does a trademark registration protect my trademark worldwide? ask

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Do you have any guidelines on how to use my trademark? ask

• Use your trademark correctly - as a trademark.
• Be sure your trademark identifies a source of goods or services or, at least, a particular good or service.
• Do not let others use your trademark generically or descriptively
• Use your trademark proudly and consistently
• Do not let others use your trademark without your controlling the quality of goods and services.
• If you use another's trademark be sure to use it correctly, have permission, and give credit
• Avoid adopting the following as "trademarks":
  • Terms showing Geographic Origin.
  • Terms that are primarily surnames
  • Scandalous or disparaging terms
  • Flags, national or state insignia
  • The name of a living person or deceased president during his or his wife's life unless you have permission
  • Famous or well-known trademarks or brands

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Trademark Links and Resources ask

• United States Patent and Trademark Office

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