Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark infringement is a violation of the exclusive rights attaching to a trademark without the authorization of the trademark owner or any licensees (provided that such authorization was within the scope of the license). Infringement may occur when one party, the "infringer", uses a trademark which is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark owned by another party, in relation to products or services which are identical or similar to the products or services which the registration covers. An owner of a trademark may commence legal proceedings against a party which infringes its registration.

In many countries (but not in the United States, which recognizes common law trademark rights), a trademark which is not registered cannot be "infringed" as such, and the trademark owner cannot bring infringement proceedings. Instead, the owner may be able to commence proceedings under the common law for passing off or misrepresentation, or under legislation which prohibits unfair business practices. In some jurisdictions, infringement of trade dress may also be actionable.

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement

Trademark Infringement