Common Law vs. Federal Trademarks: Understanding The Difference And Why Federal Registration Matters

As you build your business, your brand name, logo, and identity are some of your most valuable assets. Many business owners don’t realize that you can get trademark rights just by using your brand, even if you haven’t registered it. These are called common law trademark rights. While they offer some protection, they are much […]

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What is a trademark? “A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these that identifies your goods or services.”  A trademark is how customers recognize you in the marketplace and distinguish you from your competitors. There are many different types of marks that can function as a trademark.  It could […]

Mark Malek of Widerman Malek, PL volunteered with fellow attorneys from the Primerus International Society of Law Firms on October 18 at the Greater Boston Food Bank.  50 attorneys from among the Primerus Member Firms attended the event.  At the packing event, the group of attorneys packed 7,468 meals.  The staff at the Greater Boston […]

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