Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: Must my business name be registered as a corporation or a fictitious name before I can register a trademark?

Answer:
No. Registration as a corporation or of a fictitious name is not required before registering a trademark.

Question: What is a collective mark?

Answer:
A collective mark is a trademark or service mark used, or intended to be used, in commerce, by the members of a cooperative, an association, or other collective group or organization.

Question: Are there federal regulations governing the use of the designations "TM" or "SM" with trademarks?

Answer:
No. Use of the symbols "TM" or "SM" (for trademark and service mark, respectively) may, however, be governed by local, state, or foreign laws and the laws of the pertinent jurisdiction must be consulted.
 

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