Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: Do I have to be a U.S. Citizen to obtain a federal registration?

Answer:
No. However, an applicant's citizenship must be stated in the record. If an applicant is not a citizen of any country, then a statement to that effect is adequate.

Question: What is the difference between a trademark and trade name?

Answer:
A trademark is a word, name, symbol or device, or combination of any of the same, used to identify goods made or sold by a certain person or entity. A trade name is a word, name, symbol or device, or combination of any of the same, used to identify a person’s business or occupation.

Question: What is a service mark?

Answer:
A service mark is any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce, to identify and distinguish the services of one provider from services provided by others.
 

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