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Intellectual PropertyUnited States (Federal)

The Lanham Act (Trademark Act of 1946)

Summary

The primary federal law in the US that governs trademarks, service marks, and unfair competition.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    The right to use a registered mark in commerce to identify goods or services.
  • 02.
    The right to prevent competitors from using confusingly similar marks.
  • 03.
    The right to use the federal registration symbol (®).

Penalties

  • 01.
    Disgorgement of the infringer's profits.
  • 02.
    Actual damages sustained by the trademark owner.
  • 03.
    Destruction of infringing labels, packaging, and advertisements.

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