Trademarks FAQs

A service mark is simply a type of trademark. In fact, the words “trademark” and “mark” often refer to both trademarks and service marks. There is, however, a basic difference between trademarks and service marks. Trademarks help the government and consumers distinguish manufacturers of goods or products from one another. A service mark helps the the government and consumers understand the type of service that is provided as well as distinguishes service providers from one another.

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