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Trademark

A word, name, logo or slogan used by a person selling goods or services to distinguish and identify their goods or services from those of another.

Spelled "trademark" in American English, as two words in England, Australia and Japan ("trade mark"), and with a hyphen ("trade-mark") in Canadian English.

Trademarks are a form of intellectual property and thus, monopolies granted by the Government and enforced by the Courts to traders or mechants reserving words, slogans, names or symbols (logos) or, in some jurisdictions, sounds Duhaime Law - sample trade-mark(jingles) or colors (Australia will even allow the trade-marking of a smell), that are used to mark and distinguish the merchant's goods or services from those of others.

Well-known trademarks include the Coca-Cola and McDonald's logos.

The trade-mark of the Victoria, British Columbia law firm of Duhaime Law is pictured.

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Unless otherwise noted, this article was written by Lloyd Duhaime, Barrister, Solicitor, Attorney and Lawyer (and Notary Public!). It is not intended to be legal advice and you would be foolhardy to rely on it in respect to any specific situation you or an acquaintance may be facing. In addition, the law changes rapidly and sometimes with little notice so from time to time, an article may not be up to date. Therefore, this is merely legal information designed to educate the reader. If you have a real situation, this information will serve as a good springboard to get legal advice from a lawyer.

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