Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: My spouse owned a trademark registration and has since died. Do I own it now?

Answer:
This depends on state law, so the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office cannot provide a definite answer for all factual situations. You should consider contacting an attorney, preferably one specializing in trademark law.

Question: How do I contest someone else using a trademark similar to mine?

Answer:
There are several ways to dispute use of your trademark by a third party. Depending on the factual situation, the Trademark Office may or may not be the proper forum. You should consider contacting an attorney.

Question: What is a trademark?

Answer:
A trademark includes any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from goods manufactured.
 

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