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Trademark Law Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)

• Basic Information about Trademarks
  - What is a trademark?
  - Must I deal with trademarks?
  - What do "TM," "SM" & "®" mean?
  - What's the difference between state, federal and common law marks?

• Acquiring and Registering Trademarks
  - How do I obtain trademark rights?
  - How do I choose a good trademark?
  - Must I search for prior rights in my trademark?
  - What are the benefits of registering a trademark?

• Using Trademarks Properly and Maintaining Trademark Rights
  - How do I use my mark properly?
  - How do I keep my trademark once I have it?
  - Can I use my registered mark on any products I want?

• Enforcing Trademark Rights and Litigating those Rights
  - How do I avoid trademark disputes?
  - How do I know if someone is illegally using my mark?
  - I was told to stop using my mark, must I comply?

• Other Trademark Law Questions
  - Why don't I need a patent attorney?
  - Should I register my domain name as a trademark?
  - Do I need permission to use someone's marks?

Trademark Law Glossary

• Glossary Entries A - C

• Glossary Entries D - F

• Glossary Entries G - L

• Glossary Entries M - Q

• Glossary Entries R - S

• Glossary Entries T - Z
  

Trademark Law Resources

• Federal Statutes

• Online Search Services

• International Classes

• Trademark Reading Online

• Off-line Trademark Reading

• State Trademark Information

• Other Trademark  Links

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