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Intellectual PropertyUnited States

Lanham Act

Summary

The federal statute that governs trademarks, service marks, and unfair competition.

Rights & Rules

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

Penalties

  • 01.
    Recovery of the defendant's profits
  • 02.
    Any damages sustained by the plaintiff
  • 03.
    Treble damages in cases of willful infringement
  • 04.
    Destruction of infringing labels and packaging

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