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Lanham Act (Trademark Act of 1946)
Summary
Governs federal trademark law, protecting brand names, logos, and slogans used in commerce to distinguish goods and services.
Rights & Rules
- 01.A business can prevent others from using similar marks that are likely to confuse consumers about the source of goods or services.
- 02.Federal registration provides nationwide notice of ownership and enhances legal protections and remedies.
Penalties
- 01.Injunctive relief (court orders to stop infringement).
- 02.Monetary damages, including actual damages, infringer's profits, and statutory damages for counterfeiting.
- 03.Recovery of attorney's fees in exceptional cases.
- 04.Order for the destruction of infringing goods.
Verified Citations
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) - Trademark FAQs
Source"A trademark is a brand name. A trademark includes any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from goods manufactured or sold by others, and to indicate the source of the goods."