Weak Mark - Law Dictionary Search Results
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weak mark : a trademark or service mark that is descriptive or suggestive of the product or service and entitled to a lesser degree of protection than a strong mark compare strong mark ...
strong mark
strong mark : a trademark or service mark that is distinctive and is used in a fictitious, arbitrary, or fanciful manner in connection with a product compare weak mark NOTE: A strong mark is afforded greater trademark protection than a weak mark. ...
trademark
trademark : a mark that is used by a manufacturer or merchant to identify the origin or ownership of goods and to distinguish them from others and the use of which is protected by law see also dilution, infringement, strong mark, weak mark Trademark Act of 1946 in the Important Laws section compare copyright, patent, service mark NOTE: The Patent and Trademark Office registers trademarks and service marks that are used in interstate commerce or in intrastate commerce that affects interstate commerce. There are also state registration statutes for marks used in intrastate commerce. A trademark or service mark need not be registered for an owner to enforce his or her rights in court. The common law recognizes ownership of a trademark, established by actual and first use of the mark, but it extends only to the areas or markets where the mark is used. Federal registration of a trademark gives rise to a federal cause of action for infringement in addition to the common-law claim. Regist...
Foolish
Marked with or exhibiting folly void of understanding weak in intellect without judgment or discretion silly unwise...
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