What is Trademark

Definition

Name, brand, logo, word, sign, symbol, or any combination thereof.

Purposes

To indicate the connection between the goods/services and the owner.
To have exclusive right to use and control of the trademark.

Requirements

Generally, it must be distinctive and does not infringe any other trademarks in a particular industry.

Duration of Protections

Life time (renewable every 10 years)

Indicator

“TM”, “SM” or ®