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Creating a Strong Trademark
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October 15, 2018

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that is used in conjunction with, and to identify the source of, goods or services in the marketplace (e.g., brand names and logos). A service mark is a form of trademark that applies to services instead of physical products. Most people are more familiar with the term “brand,” which is what the trademark protects and represents.

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