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Intellectual PropertyUnited States

The Lanham Act

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 trademark in commerce.
  • 02.
    Right to sue for trademark infringement and false advertising.
  • 03.
    Right to prevent the importation of goods bearing infringing marks.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Monetary damages including defendant's profits and actual losses.
  • 02.
    Destruction of infringing labels and packaging.
  • 03.
    Triple damages in cases of intentional counterfeiting.

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