Written by Jan Buza
Co-founder of Trama
Even if your brand is protected by a trademark, it's still your responsibility to track the market for instances of infringement. In some cases, loyal customers will report infringement; however, depending on you or them stumbling upon copycats is not advisable.
Some IP offices will notify the owner if the examiner evaluates a new trademark application and believes it to be confusingly similar to the owner's trademark, lower the chances of infringement posed by new trademark applications.
For a more comprehensive approach, trademark infringement can be monitored by so-called trademark watch services. These scour the web, online marketplaces and trademark databases to discover potential violations.
What are the benefits of applying for a trademark as an individual?
Can I increase the distinctiveness of my word mark by changing the font?
Do I need to have a registered trademark before I start selling my goods / services?
I have several variations of my logo. Which one should I register?
What requirements must a mark meet to be eligible for registration?
After my wordmark is registered, can I apply different fonts to it?
Do I need to be using my logo in business before filing a trademark application?
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