Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: What is a specimen?

Answer:
A specimen is a real-world example of how the mark or logo is actually used on the goods or in the offer of services. Labels, tags, or containers for the goods are considered to be acceptable specimens of use for a trademark.

Question: Can I use a company name and logo if I want to complain about a company?

Answer:
Yes. While trademark law stops the use of someone else's trademark to sell your competing products, it doesn't stop you from using the trademark to refer to the trademark owner or its products.

Question: Is a business name the same as a trademark?

Answer:
No. A business name, as distinguished from a trademark, is used in connection with a legal or tax entity. A trademark, on the other hand is used in connection with a product or service.
 

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