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The Lanham Act (Trademark Act of 1946)

Summary

The primary federal trademark statute in the U.S. that governs trademarks, service marks, and unfair competition.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to exclusive use of a registered mark in commerce
  • 02.
    Right to sue in federal court for trademark infringement
  • 03.
    Right to prevent others from using confusingly similar marks

Penalties

  • 01.
    Injunctions against further use of the mark
  • 02.
    Defendant's profits and any damages sustained by the plaintiff
  • 03.
    Destruction of infringing labels, signs, or packaging

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