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Lanham Act (Trademark Act of 1946)

Summary

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

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    The right to use a registered mark nationwide in connection with specified goods or services.
  • 02.
    The right to prevent others from using confusingly similar marks.
  • 03.
    The right to sue in federal court for trademark infringement.
  • 04.
    The right to use the ® symbol.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Injunctions against the use of the infringing mark.
  • 02.
    Recovery of the defendant's profits.
  • 03.
    Any damages sustained by the plaintiff.
  • 04.
    Destruction of infringing labels, signs, and packaging.

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