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The Lanham Act (The Trademark Act of 1946)

Summary

The primary federal law in the United States that governs trademarks, service marks, and unfair competition.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to exclusive use of a registered mark in commerce
  • 02.
    Right to prevent others from using confusingly similar marks
  • 03.
    Right to sue for false advertising and trademark dilution

Penalties

  • 01.
    Injunctions to stop the use of the mark
  • 02.
    Monetary damages including defendant's profits
  • 03.
    Destruction of infringing articles
  • 04.
    Payment of legal fees in exceptional cases

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