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what is the difference between a trademark and a registered trademark? how is each condition signified?

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Answer:

Trademark is a product name and symbol that can be copied

Registered Trademark is a product name and symbol that cannot be copied

Step-by-step explanation:

A Trademark is a symbol that notifies other producers that your product’s name and design are your company’s exclusive property, although this gives insufficient protection because it can be copied since this it does not protect you from another company producing a similar product and using a similar name. In the event of such occurrence you do not have a legal defense because your trademark is not registered.

A registered trademark is distinguished by the symbol ®. A registration protects your trademark from other companies use of the name or image, and in the event of products, names or images being too similar, the rival producing company could be found guilty of trademark infringement.

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