Trade mark
A sign, name, logo, word, phrase, device, or other mark used to distinguish goods or services, with stronger protection available through registration.
Definition
A trade mark review should check the mark, goods or services class, owner, use history, registration status, confusingly similar marks, domain or company-name use, licence terms, and evidence of infringement or passing off. Registration and renewal requirements should be checked against current CIPC processes before filing or enforcement.
Key takeaways
A sign, name, logo, word, phrase, device, or other mark used to distinguish goods or services, with stronger protection available through registration.
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Common situations
Trade mark registration
Brand infringement
Passing off
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A sign, name, logo, word, phrase, device, or other mark used to distinguish goods or services, with stronger protection available through registration.
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