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Gilberts

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Apr 13, 2009 1:18 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Just because of not enough finance, I would like to temporary register my mark in my state. What kind of protection will that give me?

Gilbert

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Apr 13, 2009 9:45 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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probably less than a federal registration for most states.

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James Lindon, Ph.D. Patent Attorney
Lindon & Lindon, LLC
Cleveland, Ohio
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Pharmacy Law, Litigation
[this is not legal advice - provided for discussion only]
Intellectual Property for the Individual and Small Business: Identify, Protect, Enforce, Defend.
"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
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Gilberts

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Apr 13, 2009 11:41 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Thanks James, I do get protection in my state at least, but what happen when there is a federal registration coming in? Do I loose mine? Doing a trademark search for a federal application is also checking states marks?

I do own the website registration, same question here, what if someone register a federal mark?

When you say federal, is this also international?

Gilbert

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Apr 14, 2009 8:15 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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One registration does not cause the other to be "lost." To determine if you are looking at a trademark infringement matter, you should speak with your lawyer.

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James Lindon, Ph.D. Patent Attorney
Lindon & Lindon, LLC
Cleveland, Ohio
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Pharmacy Law, Litigation
[this is not legal advice - provided for discussion only]
Intellectual Property for the Individual and Small Business: Identify, Protect, Enforce, Defend.
"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
http://www.LindonLaw.com

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