A trademark is in the Trademark Act defined as a symbol that can be shown graphically and through which goods or services that are offered for sale or otherwise used in a company's business can be distingued from those of others. It is especially laid out in the law that a single word can be a trademark, this including personal names, and also figures, letters, numbers or the form of a specific goods or its cover.
In addition to trademarks and other service marks, collective marks (e.g. symbols used by members of a collective in their business or profession) and certification marks (e.g. symbols which certify a certain quality or certain characteristics of a product) may be registered.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide on the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
In addition to trademarks and other service marks, collective marks (e.g. symbols used by members of a collective in their business or profession) and certification marks (e.g. symbols which certify a certain quality or certain characteristics of a product) may be registered.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide on the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
