What is a trademark or service mark?

• A trademark is generally a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others.
• A service mark is the same as a trademark, except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than goods.
• The terms “trademark” and “mark” often refer to both trademarks and service marks.
• Learn more about trademarks
  • http://soobahkdo.editme.com/Trademarks
  • http://www.uspto.gov/trademark
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trademark

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The following video is a must for anyone interested in starting a business to sell a product or offer a service. It highlights the important role of trademarks in that process, including a discussion of how trademarks, patents, copyrights, domain names, and business name registrations all differ. It gives guidelines on how to select the right mark---one that is both federally registrable and legally protectable. It also explains the benefits of federal registration and suggests resources if you need help with your application. By the end of the video, you'll understand why having a trademark component of your business plan is critical to your success.

• NOTE: The run time for this video is approximately 42 minutes, so please allow adequate viewing time.