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Intellectual PropertyUnited States

The Lanham Act

Summary

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

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to use a registered mark nationwide in commerce.
  • 02.
    Right to prevent others from using confusingly similar marks.
  • 03.
    Right to sue for trademark infringement and dilution.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Treble damages (triple the actual damages) in cases of intentional infringement.
  • 02.
    Seizure and destruction of infringing goods.
  • 03.
    Recovery of the defendant's profits.
  • 04.
    Attorney fees in exceptional cases.

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