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Anybody can claim a trademark (TM symbol), but only those who have registered it with USPTO can claim the (R) for registered trademark. Once you claim somethin
by MentallyRetired 7y ago
Anybody can claim a trademark (TM symbol), but only those who have registered it with USPTO can claim the (R) for registered trademark.
Once you claim something as a trademark, you own it. You don't officially need to file anything. HOWEVER, if you end up in court against someone with a registered trademark, you'll likely lose unless you can establish "prior art". Prior art means you've used the trademark in commerce prior to the date they did.
- Silhouette 7y agoAnybody can claim a trademark (TM symbol), but only those who have registered it with USPTO can claim the (R) for registered trademark. This is not true. It might be the legal position in the United States, but other jurisdictions have their own rules and registration processes for trademarks.