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In the realm of intellectual property, copyright and trademark laws play critical roles in protecting creative works and brand identities. Despite their common goal of safeguarding intellectual property, they serve different purposes, cover different types of assets, and have distinct legal frameworks. Let’s delve into their definitions, the meanings of their respective symbols, the registration […]

Under federal trademark law in the US, trademarks are categorized along a spectrum of distinctiveness ranging from least to most distinctive: generic, descriptive, suggestive, arbitrary, and fanciful. The level of distinctiveness of a trademark determines the scope of legal protection it can receive. Generic trademarks are common words or phrases that name the good or […]