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Lanham Act (Trademark Act of 1946)
Summary
The primary federal law governing trademarks, service marks, and unfair competition in the United States.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right to exclusive use of a registered mark in commerce.
- 02.The right to prevent others from using confusingly similar marks.
- 03.The right to sue for false advertising or trade libel.
Penalties
- 01.Injunctions to stop the use of a mark.
- 02.Defendant's profits, any damages sustained by the plaintiff, and the costs of the action.
- 03.Treble damages (triple damages) in cases of intentional infringement.
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