What protection do I get by filing for a federal Trademark registration?

Your federal Trademark provides you with rights throughout the United States for the use of the Trademark in question in association with the goods or services for which it is registered.  These rights may be restricted by prior use of others and the rights may be lost by disuse and/or allowing infringers to continue to use your Trademark.

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The content of this article is not intended to be, and does not constitute, legal advice and does not create attorney-client privilege. Consult the attorney of your choice before embarking on any legal matter or any document preparation/filing.

Dr. Thomas R. (Terry) Williamson III is a Patent Attorney practicing in Atlanta, Georgia.

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