Bangor Trademark Attorneys & Lawyers
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Ross Brandborg
Scott Stram
Ali Shalchi
Michael Wieser
Rebecca Stacker
Jason Head
Daniel Weberman
Troy Krich
Joshua Kushner
Eric Broad
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Our experienced Bangor trademark attorneys & lawyers represent individuals and businesses with everything they need to secure and protect their trademarks. Our attorneys can help individuals with everything from trademark clearance searches to determine whether the desired mark is available for adoption, use, and registration. By reviewing the search reports thoroughly, they can conclusively determine the extent to which a mark is already being used and the potential success of filing a trademark.
Trademark licensing can be complex, but our trademark attorneys have experience drafting agreements on behalf of both licensees and trademark owners - thus allowing you to capitalize on your valuable intellectual property. Our Bangor trademark attorneys can also draft and file your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including Intent to Use and Use in Commerce applications.
Our attorneys can also help protect your trademark around the globe by assisting clients with filing trademark applications under the Madrid Protocol, which allows trademark holders to obtain protection in multiple countries by filing a single application.
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Key Takeaways
- A generic trademark cannot receive legal protection because it identifies a general product category.
- Even strong trademarks can become generic through misuse or widespread common use—this is known as “genericide.”
- Combining a generic term with a distinctive element can help make it eligible for trademark protection.
- Companies can defend their trademarks by using them correctly, policing misuse, and evolving branding strategies.
- Trademark cancellation proceedings can be initiated by competitors or the USPTO if a trademark becomes generic.
What Are Generic Trademarks?
Generic trademarks are common terms used to name products or services, for example, a brand of shoes called "shoes". Generic trademarks describe a product, so no one can register them as trademarks. These marks don't qualify for any protection.
Why Generic Terms Can't Be Trademarks
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