A trademark includes any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce, to identify and distinguish the services of one manufacturer or seller from goods manufactured or sold by others, and to indicate the source of the goods. In short, a trademark is a brand name. Trademarks can be registered within the state or federally. To get a federally-registered trade or service mark, the manufacturer or seller must be doing business in more than one state.
What are some kinds of words or images that are inappropriate for use in a trademark or service mark?
