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Trademarks FAQs

What are common law trademark rights?
Federal registration is not required to establish trademark rights. Common law rights arise from the actual use of a mark. Generally, whoever first uses a mark in commerce or files an “intent to use” application with the Patent and Trademark Office has the ultimate right to use and registration. However, there are many benefits of federal trademark registration.

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