Common Law Rights

Term: Common Law Rights

Definition: Trademark rights that are established when a trademark is used in commerce in connection with specific goods and services. The “common law rights” are often limited to the geographic area of the use and possibly a foreseeable zone of expansion.  These rights are determined by States as opposed to federal statutes.

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