A trademark is a symbol, design, phrase, word, or combination of these elements that is used to identify a good or service. A trademark only protects the use of a word of phrase in relation to a specific good or service. Most large brands have trademarks that are recognizable and can be easily distinguished from those of other companies.

Companies use trademarks to identify either the company itself or the goods and/or services it offers. Trademarks are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which provides legal protection for words, designs, logos, colors, or symbols used for identification. 

Owning a patent, copyright, or trademark for intellectual property is valuable to people who create things. However, many people don't know that there are works that they can use, either in a limited capacity or freely.

A trademark is a type of intellectual property protection that recognizes a symbol, word, or design to identify a product from a particular source. The use of trademarks has been around for centuries. They are used to identify a particular brand owner for specific goods and services.
 

Conducting a US trademark search helps protect your business and your intellectual property. While it’s an integral step, it’s often overlooked, which can result in serious legal and financial complications. Read more in the following article. 

A trademark serves as a company's identity in the business world. Registering for an international trademark ensures the services and products offered by a company are protected from infringement. Read more in the following article.