Understanding Trademark Law A Beginner's Guide (Legal Almanac Series) Book

As of 2008, over 400,000 trademark applications were filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. In this Legal Almanac, Linda A. Tancs provides an overview of intellectual property as it relates to trademarks. Understanding Trademark Law: A Beginner's Guide offers readers an introduction on how to register, maintain, and enforce trademark rights and step-by-step guidance on how to register a mark with the PTO.In addition, this publication explores important topics such as: how to protect and use a trademark, how to complete a trademark application, pre- and post-registration procedures of the PTO, how to monetize trademark assets, infringement issues such as likelihood of confusion, dilution, and counterfeiting as well as the intersection of trademarks and e-commerce.The appendices, together with the bibliography and recommended reading section, provide relevant statutes and other information to expand research. The glossary contains a summary of key terms defined throughout the book. This user-friendly resource is essential for anyone seeking an introduction to trademark law.Read More